Delve into the mysterious lines of T.S. Eliot's The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock. Focusing on simple recall of the poem, this quiz can then spark discussion about the odd comparisons and allusions within the lines. A simple quiz that...

In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, learners respond to 15 multiple choice questions about Faust. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

Is a list of literary terms found frequently on AP English exams of value to test takers? Now there's a rhetorical question. Here's a list that provides definitions for everything from allegory to vernacular. To say the list is...

In this allusion worksheet, students work in pairs to define the allusions assigned to them from the play 'Skin of Our Teeth.' Students present their research to the class.

Study allusions with a research and presentation project. Pupils are assigned a specific allusion, the phoenix for example. They research the origins, compose a summary, explain the concept, and explore this allusion within various...

As part of a study of figurative language Avi uses in his book, Crispin, individuals define the 10 terms listed on the worksheet and then locate severals examples of each in the text of the novel.

Is global warming all smoke and mirrors? Find out what your scholars think with this handout, which has them analyzing two political cartoons on the topic. Background information gives context, detailing the computer hacking during the...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech, "I Have a Dream," is one of the most famous in United States history, but why was it so effective? Ask your class to determine the answer to this question. While the resource includes a description of...

If your class is reading Demian by Hermann Hesse, consider printing this list of essay questions to help them explore the text. There are 13 questions provided; some are basic recall questions, but others encourage a deeper...

“There is no story that is not true.” And Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart, uses proverbs (“. . .the palm-oil with which words are eaten”), a compelling tragic hero, and historic events, to engage readers in the truth of his story of...

Blank verse, stichomythia, soliloquy, allusion, oxymoron, malaprop? Readers of A Midsummer Night’s Dream will need to know these terms to successfully complete a study guide designed for the first two acts of Shakespeare’s comedy. The...

For this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 14 essay and short answer questions about Toni Morrison's Song of Solomon. Students may also use the provided link at the bottom of the page to access...

In this online interactive reading comprehension learning exercise, students respond to 18 short answer and essay questions based on Joyce's Ulysses. Students may also access an online quiz on the selection using the link at the...

In this literature activity, students respond to 8 short answer and essay questions about Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. Students may also link to an online interactive quiz on the novel at the bottom of the page.

In this vocabulary worksheet, learners identify and define the vocabulary words for Edgar Allan Poe's "The Black Cat" as part of a reading activity.

In this reading and study guide high schoolers define vocabulary and literary terms found in Act III of Julius Caesar. Students cite examples of literary terms and answer comprehension questions.

In this Skellig worksheet, students read to understand the works of David Almond and learn about his life. Students read eleven passages and then answer ten questions related to reading for meaning and understanding the author's craft.

For this language arts worksheet, students 21 look for words having to do with types of literature and literary elements. Students may self correct by selecting the link at the bottom of the page.

In this strong collocations worksheet, students complete multiple choice questions where they fill in the blanks to sentences with strong collocations starting with the letter a. Students complete 20 questions.

In this TAKS quiz instructional activity, students take an online quiz focused on confusing words. Quiz may be graded online by clicking a link.

In this ESL worksheet, students focus on commonly confused words in the English language. Students complete 20 fill in the blank sentences using the drop down menu to self check each...

In this reading comprehension learning exercise, students read an extract from Darwin's book The Voyage of the Beagle.  Students answer 12 comprehension questions in 15 minutes in this SAT practice learning exercise.