Question

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

Answer 1

Answer: The answer is B) Defeated

Step-by-step 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.

Answer 2

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