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2021 STAAR English 1 - Poetry: Sybil Ludington’s Ride

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E1.8 (D)
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E1.4 (F)
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E1.8 (D)
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E1.4 (F)
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E1.4 (F)
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E1.4 (F)
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E1.4 (F)
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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 a 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 than males
To express her feelings about the war effort
To prove to her father that she is dependable