What is the meaning of tearing as it is used in paragraph 1 of the passage from "the georges and the jewels" a. ripping b. pulling c. speeding d. crying

i think the answer is letter a.

C. Speeding

Explanation:

I thinks C is correct. If you read lines 6-8 it helps to understand that the word mostly means "speeding"

Part B:

Which phrase in paragraph 1 helps the reader understand the meaning of tearing?

C: "off to the other end of the ring"

reading poetry is challenging when you don't have or very little of social context and culture schema.

solution: read the introduction, the norm, or even explaination if you still dont get it.