THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783
PAUL REVERE BIOGRAPHY FACTS QUOTES
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it is humorous
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it has characters, setting, and a plot
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it has repeated stanzas
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it tells the poet’s thoughts and feelings
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Detailed explanation-1: -This text is an action-packed historical fiction narrative poem that describes the night of April 18, 1775, the famous ride of Paul Revere. The basic premise is historically accurate, but Paul Revere’s role is embellished with extensive vocabulary and figurative language.
Detailed explanation-2: -Synopsis. Paul Revere’s Ride tells the story of Paul Revere and his historic ride to warn the town that the British soldiers were coming. It details Revere making the plan with the other soldier and continues through his ride and the resulting interaction between the British and American soldiers.
Detailed explanation-3: -Setting: April 18, 1775, in Massachusetts Characters: Paul Revere, Revere’s friend Plot-Rising Action Event: Revere tells his friend to hang a lantern if the British march. Event: He rows to Charlestown to await the signal to begin his ride. Event: Revere’s friend climbs to the tower of the Old North Church.
Detailed explanation-4: -"Paul Revere’s Ride, ” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, is an example of a narrative poem.