Use the first three stanzas of the poem “Paul Revere’s Ride” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow to answer the question. Drag and drop the phrases into the correct locations. (1 point) Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse. The author’s purpose in comparing each “mast and spar” to a ____, is to ____

Answer 1

To complete the sentence based on the first three stanzas of “Paul Revere’s Ride” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, you might use the following responses:

Responses:

1. "steeple and a spar"
2. "create a vivid imagery of the nighttime landscape."

Completed Sentence: The author’s purpose in comparing each “mast and spar” to a steeple and a spar, is to create a vivid imagery of the nighttime landscape.

Please ensure the final responses fit the format you need, as I cannot move or drag items directly.

Answer 2

Option you can use are, "prison-bar", "huge black hulk", show the need for strength and power when fighting the British, illustrate the consequences of the losing war to the British.

Answer 3

Using the options provided, here’s how you might complete the sentence:

Responses:

1. "huge black hulk"
2. "illustrate the consequences of the losing war to the British"

Completed Sentence: The author’s purpose in comparing each “mast and spar” to a huge black hulk, is to illustrate the consequences of the losing war to the British.

This interpretation connects the imagery of the "huge black hulk" with the weight and significance of the vessels in the context of the narrative.