Flamingo (Poem): A Roadside Stand · Class 12 · CBSE · Science English
In Robert Frost's poem "A Roadside Stand," what does the phrase "out of sorts" suggest about the motorists who are forced to stop?
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In Robert Frost's poem "A Roadside Stand," what does the phrase "out of sorts" suggest about the motorists who are forced to stop?
- A.They are irritated because the interruption delays their journey.Correct answer
- B.They are excited to learn about rural life.
- C.They are worried about the farmers' financial problems.
- D.They are eager to purchase everything at the stand.
Solution
The phrase shows that the motorists regard stopping as an annoyance. Their impatience reflects their lack of sympathy for the rural people.
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