The Highwayman (LA 7th )

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What is the meaning of the word “torrent” based on the quote: “The wind was a torrent of darkness among the gusty trees…”?

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Outburst

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In part 2, the redcoats...

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take Bess away to use as bait.

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How does Bess warn the highwayman in Part 2?

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She shoots herself.

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Which of the following best describes the figurative language in the following line, “They stretched and strained in the darkness, and the hours crawled by like years”? Options: Metaphor & personification, Alliteration, assonance, & hyperbole, Hyperbole & personification, Alliteration, personification & simile

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Alliteration, personification & simile

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"Over the cobbles he clattered and clashed" is ...

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alliteration

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"The wind was a torrent of darkness upon the gusty trees" is a...

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metaphor

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"His face burnt like a brand" is a ...

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simile

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"Tlot, tlot, tlot" is an example of...

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onomatopoeia

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"A French cocked hat, a bunch of lace at his chin, a coat of claret velvet, breeches of fine doe-skin, boots were up to his thigh, jeweled sky" is...

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imagery

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"His hair like moldy hay", is an example of what type of figurative language?

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Simile