The Highwayman
Cremation of Sam McGee
Poetry Terms
Figurative Language
Misc.
100
Who is the ostler in "The Highwayman".
Who is Tim.
100
Why was Sam determined not to go back to Tennessee?
What is he was under the spell of gold.
100
An amusing poem with 5 lines?
What is a limerick.
100
A comparison not using "like"or "as".
What is a metaphor.
100
"The Highwayman" and "The Cremation of Sam McGee" are examples of what type of poetry?
What is a narrative poem.
200
Who is the black-eyed landlord's daughter?
Who is Bess.
200
Who was Sam's pal that he was with?
Who is Cap.
200
A form of writing that is emotional, imaginative, and thought provoking.
What is poetry.
200
The repeating of the same word.
What is repetition.
200
True or False. Poetry is meant to be read aloud.
What is True.
300
What is a "redcoat"?
What is one of King George's Men or British soldier.
300
What was Sam's last request to his pal?
What is to be cremated.
300
A Japanese poem of nature.
What is a haiku.
300
A group of lines in a poem is called?
What is a stanza.
300
The engine screamed and the rubber burned.
What is an example of personification.
400
A redcoat troop came marching-marching-marching.
What is an example of repetition.
400
What happens first: Sam is alive again and warm. The captain peeks at Sam in the fire.
What is the captain peeks at Sam in the fire.
400
How many syllables does a Haiku have in it?
What is 17.
400
Repeating of the same consonant sound.
What is alliteration.
400
The road was a gypsy's ribbon.
What is an example of a metaphor.
500
"The Highwayman" was written by?
Who is Alfred Noyes.
500
The setting for Sam McGee is where?
What is Yukon Territory, Canada.
500
The rhyme scheme for a limerick?
What is AABBA.
500
Words that sound like their meaning.
What is an onomatopoeia.
500
Another name for a narrative poem or one that tells a story.
What is a ballad.
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