It can be inferred from this poem that the battleship was revered as

mighty and powerful.

Which lines from the poem support this assertion?

B)

And many an eye has danced to see/That banner in

the sky:

Oh, better that her shattered hulk/Should sink

beneath the wave;

Beneath it rung the battle shout/And burst the

cannon's roar;

When winds were hurrying o'er the flood/And waves

were white below,

D)

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Amari Schaefer

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12 October, 15:34

It can be inferred from this poem that the battleship was revered as

mighty and powerful.

Which lines from the poem support this assertion?

B)

And many an eye has danced to see/That banner in

the sky:

Oh, better that her shattered hulk/Should sink

beneath the wave;

Beneath it rung the battle shout/And burst the

cannon's roar;

When winds were hurrying o'er the flood/And waves

were white below,

D)

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Tatiana Wiley · Answer 1

Beneath it rung the battle shout/And burst the cannon's roar;

Answer: Option C.

Explanation:

This excerpt has been taken from the poem "Old Ironsides" which has been written by Oliver Wendell. The poem talks about a ship which is a war ship. It is a proud ship because it is a war ship.

This ship has grown through various battles and wars making it a strong ship and thus a powerful ship. Because of all this hardships, this ship deserves a good end.