Question

2) They came to the finish line holding hands still
And a standing ovation and nine beaming faces
Said more than these words ever will.

(a) Who is the poet referring to?

(b) Why were 'they' holding hands? What does this signify ?

(c) What does the poet mean by the last two lines of the extract ?​

Answer 1

Answer:

a) They

b) They were holding hands because they were finish a race together.

c) People were clapping and then nine beaming faces said more than these words ever will.