What is the meaning for composed in this sentence. The Kentucky Star sign was composed of a yellow neon star that rose and fell over a piece of blue neon in the shape of Kentucky.

made up of.

Explanation:

The word composed is derived from the Latin word 'compositus' which means 'composed' and Old French 'poser' which means 'to place.' The word composed, literally means, to put or place together, or to construct.

The given statement is taken from the book titled "The Tiger Rising" written by Kate DiCamillo. The book narrates the story of a twelve-year-old boy named Rob Horton who finds a tiger in a cage near his house, in the woods.

The word composed suggests and describes the structure of the sign of Kentucky Motel. The Motel Sign under which Rob used to wait for his school bus daily. The sentence describes the structure of the Kentucky Star Motel Sign.

Thus, the correct answer is that is, it means 'made up of.'