To answer the question about the author's purpose in comparing each "mast and spar" to something else in the poem "Paul Revere's Ride," we need to place the appropriate phrases into the response areas. Below is a suggested way to fill in those areas based on the text and your question:
- Response area: an aspect of the American Revolution or the spirits of the colonists
- Response area: highlight the sense of urgency and readiness among the American patriots
Please adjust accordingly based on the specific phrases you have available for selection.