Read the poem. excerpt from "paul revere's ride"by henry wadsworth longfellowpaul revere was an express rider who, on april 18, 1775, was charged with delivering a message and alerting communities about the approaching british troops. so through the night rode paul revere; and so through the night went his cry of alarmto every middlesex village and farm,—a cry of defiance and not of fear, 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 awaken and listen to hearthe hurrying hoof-beats of that steed, and the midnight message of paul revere. what does the rhyme scheme and rhythm of this stanza add to the meaning of the poem? it creates an eerie, suspenseful mood. it highlights the main character of the poem. it creates a proud and patriotic tone. it gives important background information.

Select the correct answer.which of these descriptions is the most accurate summary of chapters 5-8 of the death of ivan ilyich? ivan ilyich's pain worsens. a celebrated doctor offers a cure. it works for a short time, but the pain returns. ivan ilyich realizes that he is dyhe is consoled by the thought that he has his family to care for him.ivan ilyich cannot face up to the reality that he is dying. as he obsesses with the thought of dying, his mind swings between hope anddespair. he grows angry and bitter at everyone in his life, except his servant gerasim.when his wife and friends realize that ivan ilyich is dying, they plan several amusements to keep him in good cheer. ivan ilyich is tohear that his daughter is marrying a successful man from an influential family.as death approaches, ivan ilyich thinks about his happy childhood and his successful career. he cannot accept the fact that a good man likehim could be fated to die so young, he is happy to note that his young son will grow up to be a successful man like him.