Read the poem and answer the following questions.
maggie and milly and molly and may
went down to the beach(to play one day)
and maggie discovered a shell that sang
so sweetly she couldn't remember her troubles,and
milly befriended a stranded star
whose rays five languid fingers were;
and molly was chased by a horrible thing
which raced sideways while blowing bubbles:and
may came home with a smooth round stone
as small as a world and as large as alone.
For whatever we lose(like a you or a me)
it's always ourselves we find in the sea
Choose the correct meaning of 'languid'
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct meaning of "languid" in the context of the poem is: OPTION 3 - Drooping or Sluggish in nature
Explanation: The word "languid" describes a state of weakness or fatigue, often associated with a lack of energy or vitality. In the poem, it suggests that the star's rays are relaxed and gentle, conveying a sense of softness and a slow, graceful movement, which aligns with the idea of drooping or sluggishness.