Figurative Language in "Paul Revere's Ride"

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Paul Revere's Ride - Figurative Language


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Activity Overview

“Paul Revere’s Ride” has many examples of figurative language, including personification, simile, and metaphor. In this activity, students can display their understanding of figurative language by identifying the examples and creating a literal or figurative portrayal of the language.

Examples of Figurative Language in "Paul Revere's Ride"

DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE
Personification Giving human-like characteristics to non-human objects or abstract ideas The watchful night-wind, as it went;
Creeping along from tent to tent,
And seeming to whisper, "All is well!"
Simile A comparison using 'like' or 'as' A phantom ship, with each mast and spar;
Across the moon like a prison bar
Metaphor An implied comparison between two things And the spark struck out, by that steed, in his flight;
Kindled the land into flame with its heat


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Student Instructions

Create a storyboard that shows three examples of figurative language in “Paul Revere’s Ride”.


  1. Click "Start Assignment".
  2. Identify use of figurative language in the text.
  3. Put the type of figurative language (such as simile or metaphor) in the title box.
  4. Give an example from the text in the description box.
  5. Illustrate the example using using a combination of scenes, characters, and items.


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