A narrative poem tells a story in verse and contains elements of a short story. In a paragraph explain why paul revere's ride is a narrative poem. Sum up the events tell where and when they take place and explain who the characters are. Include details from the poem to support your response.

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Sum up the events:
1. tell where and when they take place and
2. explain who the characters are.
3. Include details from the poem to support your response.

Paul Revere's Ride is a narrative poem due to its ability to effectively tell a story in verse, similar to a short story. The poem recounts the events of Paul Revere's legendary ride on the night of April 18, 1775, during the American Revolutionary War. The story takes place in Massachusetts, specifically in and around Boston, where Revere was part of a secret network of patriots. The main character, Paul Revere, emerges as a heroic figure who bravely embarks on a mission to warn his fellow patriot leaders and citizens of the impending British invasion. The poem states, "A voice in the darkness, a knock at the door / And a word that shall echo forevermore! / For, borne on the night-wind of the past, / Through all our history, to the last, / In the hour of darkness and peril and need, / The people will waken and listen to hear / The hurrying hoof-beats of that steed, / And the midnight message of Paul Revere." These lines highlight Revere's significance in history and emphasize the story-like nature of the poem as it captures the events of that fateful night.

I would talk about the elements of a narrative poem,and how they fit in here. Narrative Poems Include Story Elements. A narrative poem includes the necessary elements of storytelling. A short story must include developed characters, and a plot with action, conflict and resolution; so too must a narrative poem.

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It's a question, on a quick check. I'm really not sure how to answer it at all.

It would be nice if someone gave me some good things to talk about in the essay question and details that relate it to the poem.

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