1. Examining The Highwayman

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

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

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

5. 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

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

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

8. 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

9. Characterization

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

11. Bess

12. Highwayman 12

13. Tim 13

14. Soldier 14

15. Plot
Climax
Rising Action
Falling Action
Introduction
Conclusion

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

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

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

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

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

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

23. True or False
The poem is about true love.

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

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

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

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