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

"Cool Air" by H.P. Lovecraft Quiz and Close Reading Questions 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 narrative "Cool Air," a horror story featuring numerous compelling elements for high school students: medical experiments, the pursuit of immortality, 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 * Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop * Apply knowledge of literary devices including foreshadowing, situational irony, and dramatic 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