The action words in the sentence suggest that the man looked at the flag and that it caught his attention, implying a moment of realization or recognition. Therefore, the best interpretation is:
The man looked quickly and saw a flag.
Read the excerpt from the poem "Barbara Frietchie.”
He glanced: the old flag met his sight.
What do the action words in this sentence tell the reader?
The flag appeared old when looked at carefully.
The man looked quickly and saw a flag.
The flag was hidden from view for several minutes.
The man looked for a long time until finding the flag.
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