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WorksheetsThe Highwayman (LA 7th )
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
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Class
Date
1.
Based on the following quote, what is the meaning of the word “torrent”?
““The wind was a torrent of darkness among the gusty trees…”
““The wind was a torrent of darkness among the gusty trees…”
a)
Outburst
b)
Closing
c)
Introduction
d)
Open
2.
In part 2, the redcoats...
a)
forgive the Highwayman
b)
torture Bess into giving up the Highwayman.
c)
take Bess away to use as bait.
d)
show her the Highwayman's lifeless body.
3.
How does Bess warn the highwayman in Part 2?
a)
She sends him a letter.
b)
She tells he innkeeper.
c)
She yells out his name.
d)
She shoots herself.
4.
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”.
a)
Metaphor & personification
b)
Alliteration, assonance, & hyperbole
c)
Hyperbole & personification
d)
Alliteration, personification & simile
5.
"Over the cobbles he clattered and clashed" is ...
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
personification
d)
alliteration
6.
"The wind was a torrent of darkness upon the gusty trees" is a...
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
alliteration
d)
personification
7.
"His face burnt like a brand" is a ...
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
alliteration
d)
personification
8.
"Tlot, tlot, tlot" is an example of...
a)
imagery
b)
personification
c)
onomatopoeia
d)
alusion
9.
"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...
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
imagery
d)
personification
10.
"His hair like moldy hay", is an example of what type of figurative language?
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
c)
Personification
d)
onomaotpoeia
11.
Why were the redcoats waiting for the highwayman?
a)
They were in love with Bess.
b)
They wanted him to join their troop.
c)
Bess asked them to protect her.
d)
They wanted to catch the robber.
12.
"Look for me by the moonlight, watch for me by the moonlight, I'll come to thee by the moonlight" is an example of...
a)
repitition
b)
simile
c)
personification
d)
onomatopoeia
13.
What kind of poem is "The Highwayman?"
a)
a haiku
b)
a free verse poem
c)
a sonnet
d)
a narrative poem
14.
A narrative poem tells a story.
a)
True
b)
False
15.
Who dies in this poem?
a)
Bess
b)
The Highwayman
c)
Both of them
d)
Neither of them
16.
What does the highwayman do for a living?
a)
He owns an inn
b)
He robs people
c)
He cares for horses
d)
He lets Bess do all work; no job for him!
17.
The sacrifice a woman makes for love is the poem's ___________.
a)
Theme
b)
Topic
c)
Plot
d)
Setting
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