The Tell-Tale Heart Crossword

A figure of speech comparing two unlike things without using like or as
Introduces the characters, setting, and conflict
To listen intently
Energetic hand or arm movements
Author of "The Tell-Tale Heart"
In a way that is skillfully dishonest
Describes a character on the inside
High intelligence and sound judgment
Decided
A struggle between opposing forces
Annoy; distress
The event that sets the story in motion; gets the party started
To give a false or misleading appearance to; conceal the truth or real nature of
Hiding of one's feelings or purposes
In a secret or sly way
A good character trait; such as brave or trustworthy
End of the story where loose ends are tied up
Small beams or timbers
The sequence of events in a story
Statements or actions making fun of someone or something
Events after the climax, leading to the resolution
Bold courage; nerve; shameless boldness
A bad character trait; such as selfish or impolite
A comparison using like or as
Most exciting moment of the story; highest point of tension; turning point
Wood-boring beetles whose heads make a tapping sound; they are superstitiously regarded as an omen of death