"Paul Revere's Ride"

Who is the main character of "Paul Revere's Ride?"

• Alexander Hamilton

• Paul Revere

• John Hancock

• George Washington

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Which type of poem is "Paul Revere's Ride?"

• narrative poem (shares a story or certain event)

• blackout poem

• lyric poem (shares personal feelings and thoughts)

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Describe the setting of "Paul Revere's Ride." Use words from the text to support your answer.

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What is Paul Revere like? How would you describe his character or personality? Answer in complete sentences.

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What could be the mood or tone of the following lines?

Meanwhile, his friend through alley and street

Wanders and watches, with eager ears,

Till in the silence around him he hears

The muster of men at the barrack door,

The sound of arms, and the tramp of feet,

And the measured tread of the grenadiers,

Marching down to their boats on the shore.

• happy and exciting

• tranquil and lovely

• dangerous and suspenseful

• sorrowful and lonely

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CCSS.RL.5.4

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What external conflict does Paul Revere face? (Remember: external conflicts are problems outside of Paul Revere. Ex: danger, rain, etc.) Answer in complete sentences.

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What are some examples of words that rhyme in the following lines?

The fate of a nation was riding that night;

And the spark struck out by the steed, in his flight,

Kindled the land into flame with its heat.

He has left the village and mounted the steep,

• night, heat

• night, flight

• heat, steed

• fate, night

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What are some words that help paint a strong image in the following excerpt?

A phantom ship, with each mast and spar

Across the moon like a prison bar,

And a huge black hulk, that was magnified

By its own reflection in the tide

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