The intended effect of the metaphor of a "phantom ship" in stanza three is to suggest that the ship appeared suddenly. The term "phantom" implies a ghostly or unexpected presence, which emphasizes the sudden and stealthy approach of the British ship.
Use the first three stanzas of the poem
"Paul Revere's Ride" by Henry Wadsworth Longtellow to answer the question.
What is the intended effect of the metaphor of a "phantom ship" in stanza three?
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to suggest that the ship appeared suddenly
O to indicate that the moon is not bright over the bay
O to show how the British ship reflects
the water
O to show that the British ship is dangerous
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