4 How does the irony introduced in paragraph 1 affect the story? Paragraph 1 describes how carefully the narrator plans the perfect murder, which the narrator later ruins by confessing. This highlights the story's theme.
Paragraph 1 claims the narrator carries out the perfect murder in pursuit of wealth, which later leads to his loss of wealth. This strengthens the story's resolution.
Paragraph 1 demonstrates that the narrator’s meticulous planning that should help him escape punishment actually leads to a harsher punishment. This increases tension at the story's climax.
Paragraph 1 indicates that the narrator’s preoccupation with details causes him to miss more important signs that his plan will not work out. This builds the story's suspense.