Question

It shivered the window, pane and sash;

It rent the banner with seam and gash.
What are TWO words the author could use to replace the term rent without changing the
meaning or tone of these lines?
А
withered
B
billowed
С
severed
D
pierced
E
tore

Answer 1

Answer: Hi! Your two answers would most likely be C (severed) and E (tore).

Step-by-step explanation:

When you rent something (which is almost always a cloth), you are tearing it into two or more pieces.

Choice C - If a cloth is severed, it is often forcibly divided into pieces by cutting or slicing. This word not only matches the dramatic tone of the lines but perfectly describes the aggressive action being brought upon the banner.

Choice E - The definition of choice E, similarly, is synonymous with this term's.