Question 4 of 32beginner💡 UnderstandMCQ1 mark
Read the lines.
The woman was old and ragged and grey And bent with the chill of the Winter's day.
Select the suitable meaning of 'ragged' as used in these lines. There are other four meanings given below. Discuss with your classmates and teacher.
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Explanation
In the context of the poem, 'ragged' describes the woman's old and torn clothes, indicating her poor and worn-out appearance. The poem states 'The woman was old and ragged and grey' which refers to her shabby clothing that reflects her poverty and difficult circumstances.