Flashcard Highwayman

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

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Simile

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Who overhears the conversation between the highwayman and Bess?

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Tim the ostler

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What is the highwayman planning to do when he asks Bess to wait for him?

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commit a robbery

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What does the opening of “The Highwayman” suggest about the atmosphere, or mood, of the poem? "The moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy skies."

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It will be dramatic.

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What is a Simile?

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A comparison between things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What does the phrase "the road was a ribbon of moonlight" imply about the setting in "The Highwayman"?

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The road was brightly illuminated by the moon.

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Why does Bess signal to the highwayman?

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She wants to warn him of the danger ahead.

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What literary device is used in "the stars were dancing cheek to cheek"?

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Personification