“Cool Air” by H.P. Lovecraft Close Reading Analysis Worksheet

"Cool Air" by H.P. Lovecraft Quiz and Close Reading Questions Bundle

For many high school readers, Gothic fiction, fantasy, and horror are genres that maximize engagement with literature. “Cool Air” by H.P. Lovecraft is a compelling short story that features elements consistent with those genres: noxious chemicals, medical experiments, desperate attempts to achieve immortality, and more. With this bundle of high school resources covering “Cool Air,” English teachers will save valuable time at home without sacrificing rigor in the classroom. Included are the following: a multiple choice, plot-based quiz; a worksheet composed of rigorous close reading questions; the public domain narrative; and answer keys. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. Students will: * Articulate what the text states both explicitly and implicitly * Explore character intentions and motivations * Analyze how complex characters behave and interact * Explore cause-and-effect relationships * Apply knowledge of literary devices including foreshadowing, situational irony, and dramatic irony * Define complex words and phrases as they are used in context * Identify relevant textual evidence in support of claims * Write ideas with clarity, accuracy, and precision