Twelfth Night Act 1 Scene 2 Close Reading Worksheet

Extend reading comprehension and support the development of close reading analysis skills for high school with this set of rigorous questions about Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. Focusing on Act 1, scene 2, this resource is delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. An answer key is included. By engaging with this close reading activity, students will:

• Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
• Explore how complex characters think, behave, develop, and interact
• Determine the function of a particular excerpt
• Conduct brief research on classical mythology — more specifically the tale of Arion and the dolphin — and draw parallels between the mythological figure and Sebastian
• Consider the text’s allusion to Elysium to infer greater meaning
• Discern the tone of a character’s dialogue
• Come to class/depart class better prepared to discuss literary material
• Write ideas with clarity, accuracy, and precision