Word Choice and Extended Metaphor in a Poem by Maya Angelou

Question 1

The connotative meaning of sky is “[___] .”

Revolt · Accepted Answer

limitless; Selection 1: limitless; Selection 2: limited; Selection 3: hopes and desires; Selection 4: who a person once was

Question 2

What did you include in your response? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The free bird is a metaphor for a free person.; The caged bird is a metaphor for an oppressed person.; Angelou supports each extended metaphor by comparing the birds.; Angelou uses the metaphors to create strong feelings in the reader.

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