Examining The Highwayman

Poetry Techniques Each of the following words used in The Highwayman is an example of _____________________________. Clatter Clash Tap Tlot-tlot Galloped

Poetry Techniques The phrase Ghostly Galleon is an example of Alliteration Onomatopoeia Rhyme rhythm

Poetry Techniques An example of onomatopoeia can be found in the word Listened Moonlight Tlot-tlot stirrups

Poetry Techniques Which answer best describes the thyme scheme of The Highwayman? Only lines 1 and 2 thyme in each stanza Lines 1 and 2 rhyme, as do lines 3 and 6 and lines 4 and 5 Only lnes 3 and 4 thyme is each stanza All lines in a stanza rhyme

Poetry Techniques The lines, “and the Highwayman can riding-/Riding-riding-” illustrate Rhyme Symbolism Onomatopoeia Repetition

Poetry Techniques The repetition of consonant sounds in words that are close together is called Alliteration Symbolism Onomatopoeia Repetition

Poetry Techniques Which of the following lines uses onomatopoeia? Terrible Tom told Terry We many go forth today The cymbals clash, the kettledrums roar A thought is like a swallow

Characterization

What others say/ think about character. Thoughts What the character says Appearance Feelings What others say/ think about character. Actions

Bess

Highwayman 12

Tim 13

Soldier 14

Plot Climax Rising Action Falling Action Introduction Conclusion

Author’s Purpose As we read, what is the author trying to do? Entertain Inform Persuade Teach

True or False The ostler, Tim, betrays the highwayman.

True or False The British troops set a trap for the highwayman outside the inn.

True or False Bess is tied up in the cellar before the ambush.

True or False Bess escapes, and warns the highwayman by waving a flag.

True or False The Highwayman is finally killed by the troops.

True or False The poem is about true love.

True or False The villains of the poem are the British Troops.

True or False Tim is jealous of Bess’s love for the highwayman.

True or False Bess would have accepted Tim if the highwayman were not there.

True or False The story of Bess and the highwayman was largely forgotten in the area.