The Highwayman
Across
- 4. Introduces the characters and setting
- 5. the problem in the story
- 7. Creates the conflict in a story
- 10. to make something ready
- 11. the most exciting part where the conflict is resolved
- 15. Occurs after the climax
- 19. dry red wine
- 21. an overwhelming amount
- 25. The ordered patterns of rhymes at the end of a poem
- 27. a straight and narrow sword
- 28. the color of tanned leather
- 29. a window that is hinged on one side
- 30. a sharp prod on a rider’s heel to make a horse move faster
Down
- 1. the end of the story
- 2. a small gate or door, often part of a larger door
- 3. A period of writing focused on feelings and inner world
- 6. Builds towards the climax
- 8. (Character) a jealous admirer
- 9. part of a song that occurs at regular intervals (like a chorus)
- 12. someone who cares for horses
- 13. the handle of a sword or dagger
- 14. open land covered in moss
- 16. a very large sailing ship
- 17. a man on horseback who robbed travelers
- 18. support for a rider’s feet when riding a horse
- 20. The author of "The Highwayman"
- 22. (Character) the landlord's daughter
- 23. the flow of words as they are spoken aloud
- 24. a long braid; to braid
- 26. a muzzle-loading shoulder gun with a long barrel14. Jest: act in a funny or teasing way