The Highwayman Vocabulary Stanzas 4-8

What does "ostler" mean in the context of The Highwayman?

• A stable worker who takes care of horses

• A highway robber

• A blacksmith who repairs weapons

• A servant in an inn

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which modern word is closest in meaning to "ostler"?

• Horse trainer

• Stablehand

• Chauffeur

• Veterinarian

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does "stirrups" mean in the context of The Highwayman?

• Straps used to control a horse

• Metal supports for a rider’s feet on a saddle

• Leather bands wrapped around the horse’s neck

• Special boots for riding

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

Which modern word is closest in meaning to "stirrups"?

• Pedals

• Handlebars

• Shoelaces

• Seatbelt

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

What does "tawny" mean in the context of The Highwayman?

• A) A shade of brownish-yellow

• B) A type of horse

• C) A rare gemstone

• D) A type of leather coat

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

Which modern word is closest in meaning to "tawny"?

• Golden-brown

• Jet-black

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does 'casement' mean in the context of The Highwayman?

• A heavy wooden door

• A window that opens on hinges

• A secret passageway

• A type of armor

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

Which modern word is closest in meaning to 'casement'?

• Window frame

• Door handle

• Skylight

• Picture frame

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does 'gagged' mean in the context of The Highwayman?

• Silenced or restrained from speaking

• Knocked unconscious

• Tied up and carried away

• Forced to drink something poisonous

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5