Explore the stanza below of a poem by Alfred Noyes called "The Highwayman." Then
answer the question that follows.
The wind was a torrent of darkness among the
gusty trees,
The moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon
cloudy seas,
The road was a ribbon of moonlight over the
purple moor,
And the highwayman came riding-
Riding-riding-
The highwayman came riding, up to the old inn-door.
- Alfred Noyes, "The Highwayman"1
Essay Writer
What is the tone of the stanza, what kind of figurative language is used, and how
does the figurative language contribute to this tone?

Respuesta :

Answer:

The tone is very tense atmosphere. Many metaphors are used. ( torrent of darkness, moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas, ribbon of moonlight, the road was a gypsy’s ribbon, etc.) This vivid imagery of the metaphors makes the modd seem tense.

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