Question

Read these ines from the poem "For the Union Dead" and answer the question.

Shaw's father wanted no monument


except the ditch,


where his son's body was thrown


What does word ditch mean in this context?


the act of getting away from someone

a long narrow trench dug in the ground

the act of getting rid of something

a grave

Answer 1

a grave

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Answer 2

a long narrow trench dug in the ground

Step-by-step explanation:

According to these ines from the poem "For the Union Dead", the poet talks about Shawn's father not wanting any other monument except the ditch where his son was thrown.

The use of the word "ditch" as used in this context means a long narrow trench dug in the ground. This is because, it is described as a place where his son was thrown.