Question

Which is the best paraphrase of these lines from "Paul Revere's Ride"?

And the spark struck out by that steed in his flight,
Kindled the land into flame with its heat.

A) Sparks from Paul Revere's horse started a bush fire.

B) Paul Revere's horse sparked fear in everyone who saw it riding across land.***

C) Paul Revere wiped out the spark of victory in the British troops.

D) Paul Revere's ride helped ignite a rebellion across the colonies.

Answer 1

My answer is : D) Paul Revere's ride helped ignite a rebellion across the colonies.

The poem tells of the story of Paul Revere who awaited the signal from the his friend on the belfry arch of the North Church tower. If there were British troops marching by land, one light would be seen on the tower. If there were British troops on the sea, two lights would be lighted.

These light would signal Paul Revere and prompt him to ride through the villages to warn them of the incoming invasion and to make the village people prepare themselves in facing their enemies.

This midnight ride became the downfall of the British troops as they were caught by surprise and were not prepared to face opposition from the village people intent on fighting for their lands.