Read the following dictionary entry for mooring. Which definition

Question

best fits the way the word moorings is used in the poem? Base your answer

on context.

mooring (MOR ing) noun 1. (often, moorings) the place where a boat is tied up or

anchored 2. (often, moorings) ropes or anchors used to keep a boat from leaving its

place 3. the act of tying up a boat 4. something such as a belief or routine that

grants a person stability or security

A. 

definition 1

B. 

definition 2

C. 

definition 3

D. 

definition 4

Answer 1

To determine which definition of "moorings" best fits its usage in the poem, we need to consider the context in which the word appears.

If "moorings" refers to a physical place where a boat is anchored, then definition 1 would be appropriate. If it describes the physical ropes or anchors, then definition 2 is correct. If it's about the act of securing a boat, definition 3 applies. However, if "moorings" is used metaphorically to refer to beliefs, routines, or supports providing stability or security, definition 4 would be the best fit.

Without the specific context from the poem, I can't definitively choose an answer. However, if the poem uses "moorings" in a metaphorical sense, then the best answer would be:

D. definition 4

If you can provide more context or specific lines from the poem, I can give a more accurate answer.