18. Why does the narrator of "The Tell-Tale Heart" greet the old man so heartily every morning? a. because he really cares for him
b. out of habit
c. because he is a cheerful fellow
d. to reassure the old man

i dont know bc i never saw this before but by the look of it i think c or a but i would go from other peoples answers have a nice day

Explanation:

D- To reassure the old man.

Explanation:

SPOILER FOR THE REST OF THE STORY:

The narrator plans on killing the old man later, because of his eye. The way to make the old man not suspicious is to make it seem as if you deeply care for the man, and kill him in his sleep.

c. there are many strengths