STAAR Review - Poetry "Sybil Ludington's Ride"

In lines 1 through 4 of the poem "Sybil Ludington's Ride," the diction and imagery mainly appeal to the reader's sense of --

• touch

• sight

• taste

• hearing

What is implied in lines 57 through 62 of the poem "Sybil Ludington's Ride"?

• Future generations will remember Sybil's deed.

• Sybil expects to be rewarded for her bravery.

• Sybil is fearful while riding in the dark.

• Historians will question Sybil's motives.

What does spent mean as it is used in line 15 of the poem "Sybil Ludington's Ride"?

• needed

• paid

• exhausted

• abandoned

How do lines 1 through 12 mainly contribute to the poem "Sybil Ludington's Ride"?

• The imagery helps the reader comprehend the urgency of the situation.

• The punctuation enhances the description of the setting.

• The introduction of the characters allows the reader to understand the narrative.

• The use of metaphor enhances the reader's enjoyment of the scene.

Which theme is present in the poem "Sybil Ludington's Ride"?

• Personal sacrifice is more important than family.

• Trust will always lead to new realizations.

• Confronting danger requires courage and fortitude.

• Accepting one's fate requires skill and stamina.

How do lines 15 through 20 function in the poem "Sybil Ludington's Ride"?

• They create a sinister tone.

• They establish the reasons that Sybil must ride.

• They explain that the Colonel is angry at the messenger.

• They introduce the danger the characters are experiencing.

What is the impact of lines 25 through 34 in the poem "Sybil Ludington's Ride"?

• They establish the dangers involved in making the ride.

• They reveal the arrogance beneath Sybil's modest exterior.

• They shift the Colonel's attitude from skeptical to enthusiastic.

• They contribute to the idea that children are rebellious by nature.

What is Sybil's main motivation in lines 47 through 52 of the poem "Sybil Ludington's Ride"?

• to return home and rest

• to prove that females are stronger then males

• to express her feelings about the war effort

• to prove to her father that she is dependable