1. Lochinvar by Sir Walter Scott
Presented by Ryan, Malia,and Brenden

2. Tricky words Dauntless- to be fearless
Ford- a place in water where it is shallow enough to cross
Gallant- a brave man
Laggard- to be slow or lag
Dastard- a mean, sneaking coward
Ebbs- the flowing of the tide as the water returns to the sea
Goblet- a drinking glass with a foot and stem
Wooed- to seek with love or affection
Quaffed- to drink a beverage with enjoyment
Galliard- a spirited dance common in the 16th and 17th century
Fret- to worry
Croup- the highest part of the rump of a horse
Scaur- the Scottish version of scar

3. Meaning of the Poem
The poem Lochinvar is a love story between a knight, Lochinvar, and Ellen. Lochinvar is in a hurry to get back to Ellen because her parents have arranged her to marry another man who is a lazy coward. When Lochinvar arrives at the wedding, Ellen's parents hawkeye him. They dance to the door to avoid drawing attention from anyone. Then they run to Lochinvar's horse and escape away.

4. Quotes that prove the Poem's Meaning
"Laggard in love... dastard in war" (Scott 1). Shows that the man Ellen is marrying is a coward and lazy
"There was racing and chasing..." (Scott 2). Shows that Ellen and Lochinvar were being chased after they escaped.
"I long wooed your daughter, my suit you denied..." (Scott 1). Shows that Lochinvar loves Ellen but her father does not approve.

5. Inversion
Inversion is a poetic device that is a reversal of the natural word order.

7. Inversion helps make the poem Lochinvar rhyme and makes it sound old fashion.