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11)

The word "tattered" as used in the first line of the poem means

A) to tear or fray.

B) unkempt, slovenly.

C) frayed and torn; ragged.

D) wearing ragged clothing.



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Answer:

the answer is   frayed and torn; ragged.

Explanation:

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The word "tattered" as used in the first line of the poem means the following option:

C. frayed and torn; ragged.

  • This question refers to the first line in the poem "Old Ironsides," by Olivel Wendell Holmes Sr. The line is:

"Ay, tear her tattered ensign down!"

  • As used in the line above, the word "tattered" means frayed and torn, or ragged.
  • The poet is talking about the ragged ensign of a ship, that is, the national flag on the ship that indicates its nationality.
  • The flag on this particular ship is all torn and frayed, which means it has been through a lot of hardships.

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