"Beyond the Wall of Sleep" by H.P. Lovecraft Close Reading Analysis Worksheet

"Beyond the Wall of Sleep" by H.P. Lovecraft Quiz and Close Reading Bundle

Evaluate general reading comprehension and sharpen students' critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this plot-based quiz and close reading worksheet on H.P. Lovecraft's short story "Beyond the Wall of Sleep," a piece featuring numerous compelling elements for high school students: dreamy aberrations, astral projection, bodily possession, and more. Answer keys and a copy of the narrative are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By engaging with these materials, students will: * Read for literal comprehension * Consult reference materials to learn and verify word meanings * Infer the intended effects of the authors' word choices and narrative techniques * Determine the function of a given passage * Describe tone in context * Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop * Apply knowledge of literary devices including situational irony * Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence * Write about fiction with clarity, accuracy, and precision * Come to class better prepared to discuss literature