Paul Revere's Ride

In stanza 3, what does the simile that compares the masts and spars of the British ship to prison bars best emphasize about the ship?

• its size

• its shape

• its threat

• its purpose

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which stanza includes the turning point of the story told in the poem?

• stanza 8

• stanza 9

• stanza 10

• stanza 11

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which sentence best describes how the historical setting affects the plot of the poem?

• It allows the poet to create more suspense

• It creates an inner conflict in the main character.

• It allows the poet to add more interesting details.

• It stresses the importance of the events described.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Which detail provided in the sidebar differs from the events described in the poem?

• The lantern signals were sent from the bell tower of the Old North Church.

• Paul Revere had to safely pass a British warship to reach the opposite shore.

• Paul Revere was arrested and held briefly when he tried to leave Lexington.

• The lantern signals indicated whether the British troops were coming by land or by sea.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

What is the poet’s message about Paul Revere in the poem?

• Paul Revere fooled the British because he was quite clever.

• Paul Revere’s actions on this night made him an American hero

• Paul Revere acted alone to prevent a surprise attack by the British.

• Paul Revere’s plan helped delay the start of the Revolutionary War.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4