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The Charge of the Light
Brigade / The Highwayman
The Charge of the Light Brigade / The Highwayman
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Text Analysis
For questions 1–3, see page 591 of the Student Edition.
Directions: Answer each question.
4. Compare and Contrast Characters to complete each sentence.
a. honorable
b. abusive
c.
Write two words from the following list
cowardly
d. brave
The soldiers in “The Charge of the Light Brigade” are The soldiers in “The Highwayman” are 5. Analyze a Ballad Circle the features of “The Highwayman” that make it
exciting to read aloud.
a.
b.
strong rhythm
repetition
c.
d.
capital letters
vivid verbs
e.
f.
romantic theme
slow pace
6. Reading a Narrative Poem Explain what two elements of setting contribute to
the plot of “The Charge of the Light Brigade: ”
a. b.
7. Identifying Recurring Theme Complete the following sentence.
A theme that occurs in both poems is 8. Evaluate Rhythm and Meter Write a line that you like from each poem. Use
your hand to beat out the rhythm of each line. Then explain what each poem’s
rhythm adds to its meaning.
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“The Charge of the Light Brigade” “The Highwayman” Unit 5
Grade 7
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