CLASS 9
THE ROAD NOT TAKEN
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Question
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What do the words ‘Long I stood’ mean in the poem?
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poet’s dilemma
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poet was in relaxing mood
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poet was enjoying the nature
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poet was thinking
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The words ‘long I stood’ means that poet confused to chosse the path when the road is divided into two paths.
Detailed explanation-2: -The phrase “long I stood” characterizes the speaker’s deliberations as significant and weighty. It is therefore more aligned with a metaphorical reading of the poem, as being about life choices, than a literal one. Explore all similar answers.
Detailed explanation-3: -Expert-Verified Answer (1) In the poem ‘The Road Not Taken’ by Robert Frost, the words, ‘long I stood’ mean that the poet stood for a long time trying to decide which of the two roads should he take.
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