Which is the best paraphrase of these lines from Paul Revere's ride?
And the spark struck out by that steed and his flight, kindled the land into flame with its heat.
Sparks from Paul Revere's horse started a brushfire
Paul Revere's horse sparks fear and everyone who saw it writing across the land***
Paul Revere wiped out the spark of victory and the British troops
Paul Revere's ride help ignite a rebellion across the colonies
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Based on the options you provided, the best paraphrase for the lines from Paul Revere's ride would be:
"Sparks from Paul Revere's horse ignited the land, causing a widespread fervor."
To arrive at this answer, let's break down the original lines:
"And the spark struck out by that steed and his flight, kindled the land into flame with its heat."
In this line, the metaphorical "spark" refers to the energy or enthusiasm created by Paul Revere's horse. The phrase "struck out" suggests the ignition or creation of this spark. "Kindled the land into flame" metaphorically represents the spreading of this energy and enthusiasm, evoking imagery of a fire that ignites and spreads. "Its heat" indicates the intensity and impact of the sparked energy.
Now, looking at the options you provided:
1. "Sparks from Paul Revere's horse started a brushfire" - This option captures the essence of the line but is more specific, implying a literal brushfire. The original lines, however, use the metaphor of fire to represent the widespread fervor rather than an actual fire.
2. "Paul Revere's horse sparks fear and everyone who saw it writing across the land" - This option alters the meaning of the original lines. While it mentions the horse sparking fear, it doesn't convey the broader impact of igniting a collective spirit or fervor.
3. "Paul Revere wiped out the spark of victory and the British troops" - This option introduces a new narrative. It suggests Paul Revere somehow extinguished the spark of victory and adversely affected the British troops, which is not reflected in the original lines.
4. "Paul Revere's ride helped ignite a rebellion across the colonies" - This option conveys the sense of incitement and energy that spread through Paul Revere's ride, successfully capturing the idea of igniting a widespread enthusiasm or fervor. This paraphrase best captures the original sentiment and metaphor.
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