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HS: English 3B [M] (Prescriptive) (GP) / 6:American Renaissance Literature
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Read the passage.
Ay, tear her tattered ensign down!
Long has it waved on high,
And many an eye has danced to see
That banner in the sky . . .
What does the first line in this stanza from “Old Ironsides” by Oliver Wendell Holmes tell the reader about the ship?
It has been in service for a long time.
It is a new ship and is ready for adventure.
It is being christened and sent out to sea.
It has been boarded by a brand new crew.
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The first line of the stanza "Ay, tear her tattered ensign down!" suggests that the ship has been in service for a long time. The use of "tattered" indicates that the flag is worn and damaged, which implies that the ship has experienced significant use and time at sea. Therefore, the correct answer is:
**It has been in service for a long time.**
**It has been in service for a long time.**