Question

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. hed a french cocked - hat on his forehead, a bunch of lace at his chin, a coat of the claret velvet, and breeches of brown doe - skin; they fitted with never a wrinkle: his boots were up to the thigh. 1. on the line, write the most prominent figure of speech in the first stanza. 2. choose one of the images in the first stanza. in the box, write the meaning and effect of that figure of speech.

Explanation:

1. The first - stanza uses "the wind was a torrent...", "the moon was a ghostly galleon...", "the road was a ribbon...", which are metaphors.
2. For "the moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas", the moon is compared to a galleon. It creates a spooky and vivid image, emphasizing the moon's movement among clouds.

Answer:

1. Metaphor
2. For "the moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas": Meaning - compares moon to galleon. Effect - creates a spooky and vivid image.