Excerpt from Wichita Mourning
David Matherne

Sally Richards—broken and mourning—
Watched while her father left, 10
As painters brought in their cans
For the first time.Which dictionary definition of broken BEST applies to its use in lines 9 and 10 from the poem? A) at rest B) defeated C) shattered D) no longer working

Respuesta :

B) Defeated.
Because they feel beaten and sad. they are mourning which has a negative connotation. Plus process of elimination. 

Answer: The answer is B) Defeated

Explanation:

Defeated Is the correct answer. so she is mourning. Sally is in mourning over the sale of the church and her father's leaving.