King Lear Close Reading Worksheets Bundle with Answer Keys
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Support the development of close reading skills with this bundle of worksheets composed of challenging questions designed to help high school students analy
Support the development of close reading skills with this bundle of worksheets composed of challenging questions designed to help high school students analyze Shakespeare's classic tragedy King Lear. With a resource for each individual scene, this resource saves teachers valuable time without sacrificing academic rigor. Answer keys are provided, and all materials are delivered in both Word Document and PDF formats. Information on each activity follows.Act 1, Scene 1, Close Reading Exercise. Questions pertain to the following:Examining Cordelia's comments to discern meaning: I cannot heave / My heart into my mouth.Examining the author's word choices to logically articulate the tone of an excerpt.Defining archaic vocabulary in context to support reading comprehension.Determining the significance of given details using reasoned thinking and context clues as guides.Drawing logical inferences about character intentions and motivations.Conducting research on a historical concept relevant to the passage.Applying knowledge of literary devices including alliteration and situational irony.Analyzing author's craft to better understand characterizationAct 1, Scene 2, Close Reading Exercise. By completing this exercise, students will:Articulate and analyze what the text states explicitly and implicitlyDiscern the meaning of complex words and phrases in contextDiscern the primary function of a particular excerptExplore cause-and-effect relationshipsExplore Gloucester's mode of thinkingAnalyze how complex characters interactExplore character motivationsCite textual evidence in support of ideas and claimsWrite with clarity and precisionAct 1, Scene 3, Close Reading Exercise. By completing this exercise, students will:Articulate and analyze what the text states explicitly and implicitlyDiscern the meaning of complex words and phrases in contextAnalyze how complex characters interactExplore character motivationsApply knowledge of literary devicesExplore cause-and-effect relationshipsCite textual evidence in support of ideas and claimsWrite with clarity and precisionAct 1, Scene 4, Close Reading Exercise. By completing this exercise, students will:Articulate and analyze what the text states explicitly and implicitlyDiscern the meaning of complex words and figurative language in contextAnalyze how complex characters interactExplore character motivationsApply knowledge of literary devices including synecdoche, antithesis, aphorism, and allusionExplore cause-and-effect relationshipsAct 1, Scene 5, Close Reading Exercise. By engaging in this exercise, students will:Discern and articulate what the text states explicitly and implicitlyAnalyze character actions and dialogue to discern their motivationsAnalyze Shakespeare's craft with special attention paid to the implementation of literary devices including diacope and double denotation, or dual interpretations of a character's words and phrasesArticulate how a snail is more fortunate than Lear is in contextDiscern the primary functions of the sceneWrite with clarity, logic, and precisionAct 2, Scene 1, Close Reading Exercise. By completing this exercise, students will:Articulate and analyze what the text states explicitly and implicitlyDiscern the meaning of complex words and figurative language in contextAnalyze how complex characters interactExplore character motivationsApply knowledge of literary devices including situational irony, metaphor, assonance, and personificationCompare Gloucester and LearDetermine the function of a given passageCite textual evidence in support of claims and ideasExplore cause-and-effect relationshipsWrite with clarity and precisionAct 2, Scene 2, Close Reading Exercise. By completing this exercise, students will:Articulate and analyze what the text states explicitly and implicitlyDiscern the meaning of complex words and figurative language in contextAnalyze how complex characters interactExplore character motivationsApply knowledge of literary devices including personification and metaphorDetermine the function of a given passageCite textual evidence in support of claims and ideasWrite ideas with clarity and precisionAct 2, Scene 3, Close Reading Exercise. By completing this exercise, students will:Articulate and analyze what the text states explicitly and implicitlyDiscern the meaning of complex words and figurative language in contextDetermine which part of speech is represented in a given wordAnalyze how complex characters interactExplore character motivationsApply knowledge of literary devices including personification, hyperbole, metaphor, onomatopoeia, inversion, and moreDetermine the function of the sceneDemonstrate general awareness of the characteristics of an Elizabethan audienceCompare and contrast two characters (Edgar and Lear)Cite textual evidence in support of claims and ideasWrite ideas with clarity and precisionAct 2, Scene 4, Close Reading Exercise. More specifically, questions pertain to the following:Drawing logical inferences about Regan's self-imageApplying knowledge of situational irony to the interaction between Regan and LearUsing context clues to discern a logical tone in an excerptDrawing logical inferences about Lear's mental and emotional stateApplying knowledge of metaphor, analyzing and articulating its purpose in an excerpt.Applying knowledge of hyperbole, articulating how it is portrayed in an excerptAnalyzing character motivationsApplying knowledge of dramatic irony in the passage and explaining its effect on the readerAct 3, Scene 1, Close Reading Exercise. By completing this exercise, students will:Articulate and analyze what the text states explicitly and implicitlyDiscern the meaning of complex words and figurative language in contextAnalyze how complex characters interactExplore character motivationsApply knowledge of literary devices including assonance, hyperbole, and apheresisExplore cause-and-effect relationshipsCite textual evidence in support of claims and ideasWrite ideas with clarity and precisionAct 3, Scene 2, Close Reading Exercise. By completing this exercise, students will:Articulate and analyze what the text states explicitly and implicitlyAnalyze how complex characters interact and develop over the course of the sceneArticulate the purpose of the storm from Lear's perspectiveIdentify several examples of personificationMake logical inferences about the author's intent, articulating why Shakespeare would have had Lear speak about Nature in a personified mannerApply knowledge of literary devices such as metaphorDiscern the meaning of complex words and figurative language in contextExplain the verbal irony present in a given passageExplore character motivationsCite textual evidence in support of claims and ideasWrite ideas with clarity and precisionAct 3, Scene 3, Close Reading Exercise. By completing this exercise, students will:Articulate and analyze what the text states explicitly and implicitly, with emphasis on Gloucester's characterization as benevolent, Gloucester's jeopardizing of his personal safety, and Edmund's rationalization of his sinister behaviorApply knowledge of literary devices such as consonance and dramatic ironyDiscern the meaning of complex words and figurative language in contextExplain the irony present in a given remarkExplore character motivationsCite textual evidence in support of claims and ideasWrite ideas with clarity and precisionAct 3, Scene 4, Close Reading Exercise. By engaging in this exercise, students will:Discern and articulate what the text states explicitly and implicitlyAnalyze a portion of text to discern tone in contextConduct brief research on the symbolism of pelicans and use knowledge gained to inform analysis as to why Lear refers to his children as pelican daughtersAnalyze the symbolism of clothing in the context of the sceneAnalyze character actions and dialogue to discern their motivationsDefine complex words and phrases in context, taking into consideration denotative definitions and connotative associationsIdentify textual details that contribute to Edgar's characterization as a maniacAnalyze how a complex character develops, including how behaviors and statements within a single scene may prove both contradictory and character-definingAnalyze Shakespeare's craft to discern and articulate how language contributes to the development of a chaotic and tense atmosphereWrite with clarity, logic, and precisionAct 3, Scene 5, Close Reading Exercise. By engaging in this exercise, students will:Articulate and analyze what the text states explicitly and implicitly, with emphasis on Edmund's characterization as blasphemous, Cornwall's characterization as sympathetic toward Edmund, and Cornwall's changing perspective on Edgar's alleged plot to murder his fatherApply knowledge of literary devicesDiscern the meaning of complex words in contextExplain the irony of a given remarkExplore character motivationsCite textual evidence in support of claims and ideasWrite ideas with clarity and precisionAct 3, Scene 6, Close Reading Exercise. By engaging in this exercise, students will:Discern and articulate what the text states explicitly and implicitlyAnalyze character dialogue to discern and articulate how it represents the literary device of paradoxExamine cause-and-effect relationshipsAnalyze character dialogue to discern what it implies about Lear's mindsetAnalyze Shakespeare's use of language and how it meaning is shaped by dual interpretationsAnalyze the significance of a given detailDiscern and articulate a primary function of the sceneDiscern the mood of the scene and articulate how Shakespeare's use of language influences moodWrite with clarity, logic, and precisionAct 3, Scene 7, Close Reading Exercise. By engaging in this exercise, students will:Articulate and analyze what the text states explicitly and implicitly, with emphasis on Cornwall's relationship with Albany, Gloucester's conduct after being blinded, Shakespeare's use of figurative language, and Gloucester's allusion to bear baitingApply knowledge of literary devices including simile, hyperbole, imagery, and situational ironyExplore character motivationsExplore cause-and-effect relationshipsCite textual evidence in support of claims and ideasWrite ideas with clarity and precisionAct 4, Scene 1, Close Reading Exercise. By engaging in this exercise, students will:Discern and articulate what the text states explicitly and implicitlyExamine cause-and-effect relationshipsWrite with clarity, logic, and precisionAnalyze character interactions to discern what they reveal about a character's emotional stateDiscern the meaning of metaphorical languageDiscern the tone of a given excerptAnalyze Edgar's dynamic characterAct 4, Scene 2, Close Reading Exercise. By engaging in this exercise, students will:Articulate and analyze what the text states explicitly and implicitly, with emphasis on the relationship between Goneril and Edmund, the relationship between Goneril and Regan, the significance of Albany's word choices, and dynamic characterApply knowledge of literary devices including onomatopoeia, hyperbole, metaphor, and moreAnalyze how complex characters think, develop, and interactExplore character motivationsEvaluate whether Lear is better off or worse off as a result of plot developments in this sceneCite textual evidence in support of claims and ideasWrite ideas with clarity and precisionAct 4, Scene 3, Close Reading Exercise. By engaging in this exercise, students will:Articulate and analyze what the text states explicitly and implicitly, with emphasis on Lear's emotional state and Cordelia's merciful demeanorApply knowledge of literary devices including simile and metaphorAnalyze how complex characters think, develop, and interactDefine complex words and phrases in contextIsolate an example of figurative language from among several possibilitiesCite textual evidence in support of claims and ideasWrite ideas with clarity and precisionAct 4, Scene 4, Close Reading Exercise. By engaging in this exercise, students will:Discern and articulate what the text states explicitly and implicitlyWrite with clarity, logic, and precisionExplore cause-and-effect relationshipsAnalyze figurative language to discern author's intentExplore the symbolism of weeds in contextIdentify motivationsCite textual evidence to support the claim that Cordelia is selflessArticulate the function of the sceneAct 4, Scene 5, Close Reading Exercise. By engaging in this exercise, students will:Demonstrate comprehension of general plotDiscern what the text states explicitly and implicitlyApply knowledge of literary devices with emphasis on assonance, alliteration, and sibilanceAnalyze how complex characters think, develop, and interactExplore character motivationsIdentify the main function of the sceneAct 4, Scene 6, Close Reading Exercise. By engaging in this exercise, students will:Discern and articulate what the text states explicitly and implicitlyWrite with clarity, logic, and precisionExplore cause-and-effect relationshipsAnalyze imagery to discern author's intentExplore character motivationsApply knowledge of literary devices including paradox and metaphorAnalyze the author's dictionAct 4, Scene 7, Close Reading Exercise. By engaging in this exercise, students will:Articulate and analyze what the text states explicitly and implicitly, with emphasis on how dramatic irony is applied and what Lear has gained despite the abuse he has sufferedApply knowledge of literary devicesAnalyze how complex characters think, develop, and interactIsolate factual statements about plot from falsehoodsExplore the author's intentAnalyze figurative languageCite textual evidence in support of claims and ideasWrite ideas with clarity and precisionAct 5, Scene 1, Close Reading Exercise. By engaging in this exercise, students will:Discern and articulate what the text states explicitly and implicitlyWrite with clarity, logic, and precisionExplore cause-and-effect relationshipsAnalyze character actions to discern emotional statesDefine complex words and phrases in contextAnalyze how a character contributes to another character's developmentApply knowledge of internal conflictAnalyze character motivationsAct 5, Scene 2, Close Reading Exercise. By engaging in this exercise, students will:Articulate and analyze what the text states explicitly and implicitly, with emphasis on how Edgar demonstrates genuine concern for GloucesterAnalyze the author's craft, inferring why Shakespeare may have chosen to underemphasize the war battle in this sceneApply knowledge of literary devices including personificationAnalyze how complex characters think, develop, and interactDiscern the tone of a given excerptUse reference materials to confirm an understanding of complex words and phrasesIsolate factual statements about plot from falsehoodsCite textual evidence in support of claims and ideasWrite ideas with clarity and precisionAct 5, Scene 3, Close Reading Exercise. By engaging in this exercise, students will:Articulate and analyze what the text states explicitly and implicitly, with emphasis on Lear's emotional and psychological state and Kent's unwavering loyaltyAnalyze the author's craft, inferring why Shakespeare may have applied specific figurative languageApply knowledge of literary devices including metaphor, simile, oxymoron, and onomatopoeiaAnalyze how complex characters think, develop, and interactUse reference materials to confirm an understanding of complex words and phrasesIsolate a falsehood from a set of factual statements about plotCite textual evidence in support of claims and ideasWrite ideas with clarity and precision
Support the development of close reading skills with this bundle of worksheets composed of challenging questions designed to help high school students analyze Shakespeare's classic tragedy King Lear. With a resource for each individual scene, this resource saves teachers valuable time without sacrificing academic rigor. Answer keys are provided, and all materials are delivered in both Word Document and PDF formats. Information on each activity follows.Act 1, Scene 1, Close Reading Exercise. Questions pertain to the following:Examining Cordelia's comments to discern meaning: I cannot heave / My heart into my mouth.Examining the author's word choices to logically articulate the tone of an excerpt.Defining archaic vocabulary in context to support reading comprehension.Determining the significance of given details using reasoned thinking and context clues as guides.Drawing logical inferences about character intentions and motivations.Conducting research on a historical concept relevant to the passage.Applying knowledge of literary devices including alliteration and situational irony.Analyzing author's craft to better understand characterizationAct 1, Scene 2, Close Reading Exercise. By completing this exercise, students will:Articulate and analyze what the text states explicitly and implicitlyDiscern the meaning of complex words and phrases in contextDiscern the primary function of a particular excerptExplore cause-and-effect relationshipsExplore Gloucester's mode of thinkingAnalyze how complex characters interactExplore character motivationsCite textual evidence in support of ideas and claimsWrite with clarity and precisionAct 1, Scene 3, Close Reading Exercise. By completing this exercise, students will:Articulate and analyze what the text states explicitly and implicitlyDiscern the meaning of complex words and phrases in contextAnalyze how complex characters interactExplore character motivationsApply knowledge of literary devicesExplore cause-and-effect relationshipsCite textual evidence in support of ideas and claimsWrite with clarity and precisionAct 1, Scene 4, Close Reading Exercise. By completing this exercise, students will:Articulate and analyze what the text states explicitly and implicitlyDiscern the meaning of complex words and figurative language in contextAnalyze how complex characters interactExplore character motivationsApply knowledge of literary devices including synecdoche, antithesis, aphorism, and allusionExplore cause-and-effect relationshipsAct 1, Scene 5, Close Reading Exercise. By engaging in this exercise, students will:Discern and articulate what the text states explicitly and implicitlyAnalyze character actions and dialogue to discern their motivationsAnalyze Shakespeare's craft with special attention paid to the implementation of literary devices including diacope and double denotation, or dual interpretations of a character's words and phrasesArticulate how a snail is more fortunate than Lear is in contextDiscern the primary functions of the sceneWrite with clarity, logic, and precisionAct 2, Scene 1, Close Reading Exercise. By completing this exercise, students will:Articulate and analyze what the text states explicitly and implicitlyDiscern the meaning of complex words and figurative language in contextAnalyze how complex characters interactExplore character motivationsApply knowledge of literary devices including situational irony, metaphor, assonance, and personificationCompare Gloucester and LearDetermine the function of a given passageCite textual evidence in support of claims and ideasExplore cause-and-effect relationshipsWrite with clarity and precisionAct 2, Scene 2, Close Reading Exercise. By completing this exercise, students will:Articulate and analyze what the text states explicitly and implicitlyDiscern the meaning of complex words and figurative language in contextAnalyze how complex characters interactExplore character motivationsApply knowledge of literary devices including personification and metaphorDetermine the function of a given passageCite textual evidence in support of claims and ideasWrite ideas with clarity and precisionAct 2, Scene 3, Close Reading Exercise. By completing this exercise, students will:Articulate and analyze what the text states explicitly and implicitlyDiscern the meaning of complex words and figurative language in contextDetermine which part of speech is represented in a given wordAnalyze how complex characters interactExplore character motivationsApply knowledge of literary devices including personification, hyperbole, metaphor, onomatopoeia, inversion, and moreDetermine the function of the sceneDemonstrate general awareness of the characteristics of an Elizabethan audienceCompare and contrast two characters (Edgar and Lear)Cite textual evidence in support of claims and ideasWrite ideas with clarity and precisionAct 2, Scene 4, Close Reading Exercise. More specifically, questions pertain to the following:Drawing logical inferences about Regan's self-imageApplying knowledge of situational irony to the interaction between Regan and LearUsing context clues to discern a logical tone in an excerptDrawing logical inferences about Lear's mental and emotional stateApplying knowledge of metaphor, analyzing and articulating its purpose in an excerpt.Applying knowledge of hyperbole, articulating how it is portrayed in an excerptAnalyzing character motivationsApplying knowledge of dramatic irony in the passage and explaining its effect on the readerAct 3, Scene 1, Close Reading Exercise. By completing this exercise, students will:Articulate and analyze what the text states explicitly and implicitlyDiscern the meaning of complex words and figurative language in contextAnalyze how complex characters interactExplore character motivationsApply knowledge of literary devices including assonance, hyperbole, and apheresisExplore cause-and-effect relationshipsCite textual evidence in support of claims and ideasWrite ideas with clarity and precisionAct 3, Scene 2, Close Reading Exercise. By completing this exercise, students will:Articulate and analyze what the text states explicitly and implicitlyAnalyze how complex characters interact and develop over the course of the sceneArticulate the purpose of the storm from Lear's perspectiveIdentify several examples of personificationMake logical inferences about the author's intent, articulating why Shakespeare would have had Lear speak about Nature in a personified mannerApply knowledge of literary devices such as metaphorDiscern the meaning of complex words and figurative language in contextExplain the verbal irony present in a given passageExplore character motivationsCite textual evidence in support of claims and ideasWrite ideas with clarity and precisionAct 3, Scene 3, Close Reading Exercise. By completing this exercise, students will:Articulate and analyze what the text states explicitly and implicitly, with emphasis on Gloucester's characterization as benevolent, Gloucester's jeopardizing of his personal safety, and Edmund's rationalization of his sinister behaviorApply knowledge of literary devices such as consonance and dramatic ironyDiscern the meaning of complex words and figurative language in contextExplain the irony present in a given remarkExplore character motivationsCite textual evidence in support of claims and ideasWrite ideas with clarity and precisionAct 3, Scene 4, Close Reading Exercise. By engaging in this exercise, students will:Discern and articulate what the text states explicitly and implicitlyAnalyze a portion of text to discern tone in contextConduct brief research on the symbolism of pelicans and use knowledge gained to inform analysis as to why Lear refers to his children as pelican daughtersAnalyze the symbolism of clothing in the context of the sceneAnalyze character actions and dialogue to discern their motivationsDefine complex words and phrases in context, taking into consideration denotative definitions and connotative associationsIdentify textual details that contribute to Edgar's characterization as a maniacAnalyze how a complex character develops, including how behaviors and statements within a single scene may prove both contradictory and character-definingAnalyze Shakespeare's craft to discern and articulate how language contributes to the development of a chaotic and tense atmosphereWrite with clarity, logic, and precisionAct 3, Scene 5, Close Reading Exercise. By engaging in this exercise, students will:Articulate and analyze what the text states explicitly and implicitly, with emphasis on Edmund's characterization as blasphemous, Cornwall's characterization as sympathetic toward Edmund, and Cornwall's changing perspective on Edgar's alleged plot to murder his fatherApply knowledge of literary devicesDiscern the meaning of complex words in contextExplain the irony of a given remarkExplore character motivationsCite textual evidence in support of claims and ideasWrite ideas with clarity and precisionAct 3, Scene 6, Close Reading Exercise. By engaging in this exercise, students will:Discern and articulate what the text states explicitly and implicitlyAnalyze character dialogue to discern and articulate how it represents the literary device of paradoxExamine cause-and-effect relationshipsAnalyze character dialogue to discern what it implies about Lear's mindsetAnalyze Shakespeare's use of language and how it meaning is shaped by dual interpretationsAnalyze the significance of a given detailDiscern and articulate a primary function of the sceneDiscern the mood of the scene and articulate how Shakespeare's use of language influences moodWrite with clarity, logic, and precisionAct 3, Scene 7, Close Reading Exercise. By engaging in this exercise, students will:Articulate and analyze what the text states explicitly and implicitly, with emphasis on Cornwall's relationship with Albany, Gloucester's conduct after being blinded, Shakespeare's use of figurative language, and Gloucester's allusion to bear baitingApply knowledge of literary devices including simile, hyperbole, imagery, and situational ironyExplore character motivationsExplore cause-and-effect relationshipsCite textual evidence in support of claims and ideasWrite ideas with clarity and precisionAct 4, Scene 1, Close Reading Exercise. By engaging in this exercise, students will:Discern and articulate what the text states explicitly and implicitlyExamine cause-and-effect relationshipsWrite with clarity, logic, and precisionAnalyze character interactions to discern what they reveal about a character's emotional stateDiscern the meaning of metaphorical languageDiscern the tone of a given excerptAnalyze Edgar's dynamic characterAct 4, Scene 2, Close Reading Exercise. By engaging in this exercise, students will:Articulate and analyze what the text states explicitly and implicitly, with emphasis on the relationship between Goneril and Edmund, the relationship between Goneril and Regan, the significance of Albany's word choices, and dynamic characterApply knowledge of literary devices including onomatopoeia, hyperbole, metaphor, and moreAnalyze how complex characters think, develop, and interactExplore character motivationsEvaluate whether Lear is better off or worse off as a result of plot developments in this sceneCite textual evidence in support of claims and ideasWrite ideas with clarity and precisionAct 4, Scene 3, Close Reading Exercise. By engaging in this exercise, students will:Articulate and analyze what the text states explicitly and implicitly, with emphasis on Lear's emotional state and Cordelia's merciful demeanorApply knowledge of literary devices including simile and metaphorAnalyze how complex characters think, develop, and interactDefine complex words and phrases in contextIsolate an example of figurative language from among several possibilitiesCite textual evidence in support of claims and ideasWrite ideas with clarity and precisionAct 4, Scene 4, Close Reading Exercise. By engaging in this exercise, students will:Discern and articulate what the text states explicitly and implicitlyWrite with clarity, logic, and precisionExplore cause-and-effect relationshipsAnalyze figurative language to discern author's intentExplore the symbolism of weeds in contextIdentify motivationsCite textual evidence to support the claim that Cordelia is selflessArticulate the function of the sceneAct 4, Scene 5, Close Reading Exercise. By engaging in this exercise, students will:Demonstrate comprehension of general plotDiscern what the text states explicitly and implicitlyApply knowledge of literary devices with emphasis on assonance, alliteration, and sibilanceAnalyze how complex characters think, develop, and interactExplore character motivationsIdentify the main function of the sceneAct 4, Scene 6, Close Reading Exercise. By engaging in this exercise, students will:Discern and articulate what the text states explicitly and implicitlyWrite with clarity, logic, and precisionExplore cause-and-effect relationshipsAnalyze imagery to discern author's intentExplore character motivationsApply knowledge of literary devices including paradox and metaphorAnalyze the author's dictionAct 4, Scene 7, Close Reading Exercise. By engaging in this exercise, students will:Articulate and analyze what the text states explicitly and implicitly, with emphasis on how dramatic irony is applied and what Lear has gained despite the abuse he has sufferedApply knowledge of literary devicesAnalyze how complex characters think, develop, and interactIsolate factual statements about plot from falsehoodsExplore the author's intentAnalyze figurative languageCite textual evidence in support of claims and ideasWrite ideas with clarity and precisionAct 5, Scene 1, Close Reading Exercise. By engaging in this exercise, students will:Discern and articulate what the text states explicitly and implicitlyWrite with clarity, logic, and precisionExplore cause-and-effect relationshipsAnalyze character actions to discern emotional statesDefine complex words and phrases in contextAnalyze how a character contributes to another character's developmentApply knowledge of internal conflictAnalyze character motivationsAct 5, Scene 2, Close Reading Exercise. By engaging in this exercise, students will:Articulate and analyze what the text states explicitly and implicitly, with emphasis on how Edgar demonstrates genuine concern for GloucesterAnalyze the author's craft, inferring why Shakespeare may have chosen to underemphasize the war battle in this sceneApply knowledge of literary devices including personificationAnalyze how complex characters think, develop, and interactDiscern the tone of a given excerptUse reference materials to confirm an understanding of complex words and phrasesIsolate factual statements about plot from falsehoodsCite textual evidence in support of claims and ideasWrite ideas with clarity and precisionAct 5, Scene 3, Close Reading Exercise. By engaging in this exercise, students will:Articulate and analyze what the text states explicitly and implicitly, with emphasis on Lear's emotional and psychological state and Kent's unwavering loyaltyAnalyze the author's craft, inferring why Shakespeare may have applied specific figurative languageApply knowledge of literary devices including metaphor, simile, oxymoron, and onomatopoeiaAnalyze how complex characters think, develop, and interactUse reference materials to confirm an understanding of complex words and phrasesIsolate a falsehood from a set of factual statements about plotCite textual evidence in support of claims and ideasWrite ideas with clarity and precision
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King Lear Close Reading Worksheets Bundle with Answer Keys
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King Lear Act 2 Quiz and Close Reading Analysis Worksheets Bundle for High School — Inquiring Mind of the English Teacher Kind
