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“Sweat” by Zora Neale Hurston is a short story about a woman of color who must reconcile the resentment she feels toward her abusive husband with her faith—a task that threatens to compromise the integrity of her soul. This close reading analysis worksheet helps English teachers extend reading comprehension and support the process of critical thinking. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in a zip file containing editable Word Documents and printable PDFs. By completing the close reading activity, students will:

  • Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
  • Determine the meaning of unfamiliar and complex words
  • Consult reference materials in order to learn and verify word meanings
  • Infer the intended effects of the author’s word choices and narrative techniques
  • Describe tone in context
  • Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
  • Make predictions about the protagonist’s future behavior based on context clues
  • Apply knowledge of literary devices including euphemism, oxymoron, personification, symbolism, situational irony, and more
  • 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

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