Read the excerpt from "Gumption." “There goes Oyster and that boy of his,” I said, “ragged as a jay-bird, both of ‘em.”

What is the most likely meaning of the phrase ragged as a jay-bird?

angry and frustrated

unkempt and worn out

harsh and outspoken

stressed and lonely

Which statements are true of an allegory? check all that apply. it is an extended metaphor. it has literal and symbolic meanings. it to communicate an abstract concept. it is an exact representation of actual events. it uses objects to represent a single characteristic. it has moral, social, religious, or political significance.