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

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Tattered stands means ripped or torn. If a flag is tattered that means it is slightly shredded or has rips. I hope this helps
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Answer: C) frayed and torn; ragged.

Explanation: frayed and torn; ragged is correct. The flag, or ensign, on the ship is obviously old and beginning to unravel.

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