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Help high school students go beyond general reading comprehension and support the development of close reading analysis skills with this set of rigorous, text-dependent questions on the ironic short story “The Cop and the Anthem” by O. Henry. An answer key and copy of the public domain narrative are included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By completing this activity, students will:

  • Identify what the text states both explicitly and implicitly
  • Analyze how complex characters interact and develop
  • Apply knowledge of literary devices including allusion, juxtaposition, and situational irony
  • Isolate a phrase that features an example of figurative language
  • Analyze character actions to make logical inferences
  • Determine the function of a particular passage
  • Make an inference about the author’s point of view
  • Articulate the significance of a given detail
  • 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

This resource may facilitate small-group discussions in which students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will improve their ability to present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly and convincingly.

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