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5.5 Viewpoint in I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

Question 7 • NC-English Language Arts 9 CR

How do the events in "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” most influence Maya Angelou’s later poem, "The Caged Bird”?

Answer
A
Her sessions with Mrs. Flowers gave her an understanding of how to read and write poetry.
B
Her childhood experiences gave her an understanding of being trapped and being free.
C
Her embarrassment at Momma’s uneducated speech led her to use formal language.
D
Her disapproval of the poverty in her town led her to make it a major part of her later work.
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