The author's purpose in comparing each mast and spar to a "prison-bar" is to show the need for strength and power when fighting the British. This metaphor suggests a sense of confinement and oppression, emphasizing the struggle for freedom and the importance of resistance against tyranny. By using this imagery, Longfellow underscores the urgency and necessity of standing firm against British forces during the fight for independence.
Use the first three stanzas of the poem “Paul Revere’s Ride” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow to answer the question.
The authors purpose in comparing each mast and spar to a ________ is to ______
"huge black hulk"
illustrate the consequences of losing the war to the British
""prison-bar"
show the need for strength and power when fighting the British
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