Vocab
If the river was surrounded by alders. What are alders?
Birch trees.
Why were the Americans rebelling against the British?
- They had no representation in government
Where and what was the signal to ride?
Lanterns hung in the Old North Church.
Does the poem have one constant rhyme scheme?
No
What major city did Paul live in?
Boston
Who won the American Revolution?
The Americans
How did the British attack?
By sea (in the river)
Is the poem traditional or free verse?
Traditional
Was Paul Revere famous during his lifetime?
Not really. The poem made him famous.
Paul's friend moved with a "stealthy tread." What does that mean?
He walked sneaky.
What happened at the Boston Tea Party?
The Americans threw thousands of pounds of British tea into the Boston Harbor in protest of high taxes.
What advantages did the Americans have over the British?
Surprise, knowledge of the area, hiding spots
The poem tells a story. What is the name for that genre of writing?
Narrative poetry.
How did Paul Revere's warning ride end?
He got caught and released, but his horse was taken
Paul rowed past a man-of-war. What did he pass by?
A large British warship.
When did the American Revolution take place (ish)?
1770s and 1780s
How did the battle end?
The British fled.
"A line of black that bends and floats... like a bridge of boats" is an example of what poetic device?
Simile (comparison using like or as)
What was Paul Revere's regular job?
Silversmith.
The poem begins near moorings. What are moorings?
Places where ships dock.
Who was the leader of the American army, and ultimately America's first president?
George Washington
What does the poem say Paul Revere's ride is remembered as?
A symbol of freedom and bravery.
How many lines (ish) is the poem?
130
How many children did he have? (ish)
16