Read the paragraph from "Midnight Ride."
Revere made it to the first town, Medford, around 11:30 p.m. As Revere alerted households of the impending attack, other riders took off to neighboring towns. He reached Lexington around 12:05, stopped for a quick rest, and then continued on toward Concord around 12:30. At 1:00 a.m., Revere was captured by a British patrol and taken back to Lexington. At that point, it was clear that Revere's help was needed elsewhere, and he ended his ride.
What TWO inferences can be made about the poet's use of times and places in "Paul Revere's Ride"?
A.
By describing the historical significance of the ride, "Through all our history, to the last, In the hour of darkness and peril and need," the poet helps the reader understand how Paul Revere won the war.
B.
By ordering the places visited on the hour, "It was twelve by the village clock…It was one by the village clock," the poet creates an ordered flow that helps the reader better follow along.
C.
By describing the gruesome nature of the places he visited, "And the meeting–house windows, blank and bare, Gaze at him with a spectral glare, As if they already stood aghast At the bloody work they would look upon," the poet foretells Revere's death.
D.
By describing how the villagers used their knowledge of the terrain, "Chasing the red–coats down the lane, Then crossing the fields to emerge again Under the trees at the turn of the road," the poet shows how one-sided the conflict was.
E.
By giving Revere the credit for reaching Concord, "It was two by the village clock, When he came to the bridge in Concord town," the image of the hero created by the poem is made stronger.