The Highwayman Review

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What is the main theme of 'The Highwayman'?

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The main theme of 'The Highwayman' is love and sacrifice, highlighting the lengths one will go to for love.

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What is a narrative poem?

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A narrative poem is a form of poetry that tells a story, often including characters, a plot, and a setting.

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What does the term 'alliteration' mean?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

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Identify an example of alliteration from the poem.

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An example of alliteration from the poem is 'ghostly galleon'.

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What does the word 'strive' mean?

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To strive means to try really hard to reach a goal.

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Who is Tim the ostler in 'The Highwayman'?

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Tim the ostler is a character who overhears the conversation between the highwayman and Bess.

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How does the highwayman react to Bess' death?

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The highwayman is sad, curses at the sky, and angrily rides back to the inn.

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What literary device is used in the line 'The moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas'?

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The literary device used is imagery, as it creates a vivid picture in the reader's mind.

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What is the significance of the highwayman's return to the inn?

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The highwayman's return to the inn signifies his deep love for Bess and his desire for revenge.

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What role do the redcoats play in the poem?

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The redcoats are the antagonists who threaten Bess and ultimately lead to her tragic fate.