







Challenge high school students to move beyond surface-level comprehension with this close reading analysis worksheet covering Nathaniel Hawthorne’s short story “Dr. Heidegger’s Experiment.” From applying knowledge of literary devices to making inferences about the author’s intentions, readers will be supported by a set of rigorous questions complementing the text. An answer key and copy of the narrative are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. The close reading activity will prompt students to do the following:
- Read for literal comprehension
- Consult reference materials to learn and verify word meanings as needed
- Infer the intended effects of the author’s word choices and narrative techniques
- Explore how characters think, behave, interact, and develop
- Compare and contrast characters
- Apply knowledge of literary devices including euphemism, foreshadowing, metaphor, personification, symbolism, and more
- Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision
- Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
- Come to class better prepared to discuss works of fiction
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