Question

Which excerpt from “Paul Revere's Ride” supports the theme that heroes help people in times of danger? a.“Then he said "Good-night!" and with muffled oar Silently rowed to the Charlestown shore,” b.“In the hour of darkness and peril and need, The people will waken and listen to hear” c.“Hardly a man is now alive Who remembers that famous day and year.”d. “Meanwhile, his friend through alley and street Wanders and watches, with eager ears”

Answer 1

Hello, 

The excerpt from "Paul Revere's Ride" that supports the theme, heroes help people in times of danger, is excerpt B, "In the hour of darkness and peril and need, the people will waken and listen to hear". 

The "people" are considered to be the heroes in this excerpt and they appear in the "hour of darkness and peril", which is danger, to help those in need. 

Answer 2

It is (B) I did this on my test