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Caged Bird Poem Analysis

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What does the caged bird symbolize in Maya Angelou's poem?

Confinement and aspiration (correct)

Nature and beauty

Wealth and privilege

Freedom and opportunity

Which literary device is predominantly used in the phrase 'his shadow shouts on a nightmare scream'?

Metaphor

Personification (correct)

Imagery

Alliteration

In what way does the tone shift between the free bird and the caged bird in the poem?

From joyful to mournful

From indifferent to passionate

From peaceful to chaotic

From hopeful to despairing (correct)

What role does singing play for the caged bird in the poem?

A distraction from his suffering Signup and view all the answers

How are the characteristics of the two birds contrasted in terms of their environment?

The free bird enjoys nature while the caged bird endures confinement. Signup and view all the answers

What emotion predominates in the caged bird's song?

Fearful longing Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the imagery associated with the free bird's environment?

Vibrant and nurturing Signup and view all the answers

What recurring theme is evident throughout the poem?

The quest for freedom Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Caged Bird by Maya Angelou

The poem uses the image of a free bird and a caged bird to symbolize freedom and oppression.
The free bird represents those who have freedom and can enjoy life.
It floats on the wind, dips its wing in the sun, and claims the sky.
The caged bird represents those who are oppressed and confined.
It is trapped, with clipped wings and tied feet, and can only sing of freedom.
The caged bird sings with a "fearful trill" but still longs for what it doesn't know.
The free bird thinks about the breeze, the trees, and the worms, claiming the sky as its own.
The caged bird stands on the "grave of dreams" and screams with a nightmare.
The poem highlights the contrast between the freedom of the free bird and the oppression of the caged bird.
The caged bird's song is a powerful symbol of hope and resilience, even in the face of adversity.

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Explore the themes of Maya Angelou's poem 'Caged Bird,' which uses the contrasting imagery of a free bird and a caged bird to depict concepts of freedom and oppression. Delve into the symbols, emotions, and powerful messages that resonate throughout the poem, highlighting hope and resilience amidst adversity.