Read the second stanza of the poem. Then, answer the questions to make connections between the autobiography and the poem. | What is the only act of freedom the caged bird has? | What does Marguerite do when she begins to feel free?

In the second stanza, the caged bird’s wings are clipped and its feet are tied, so it cannot fly or move freely. It opens its throat to sing, making singing its only act of freedom. The choice is “singing”; Marguerite also expresses her freedom through singing.

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