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Word Choice and Extended Metaphor in a Poem by Maya Angelou Answers

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attitudeconnotationextended metaphorfigurative meaning

A
attitude
B
connotation
C
extended metaphor
D
figurative meaning
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When searching for the connotations of the words in “The Caged Bird,” the reader should study

A
the literal, dictionary meaning of the word.
B
the feeling or idea associated with the word.
C
the thing that the word is being compared to.
D
the attitude that the word implies about the theme.
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Which pair of uses of figurative language from “The Caged Bird” help support the extended metaphor of freedom versus oppression?

A
back of the wind; floats downstream
B
his wings are clipped; his feet are tied
C
the caged bird sings; the free bird thinks
D
dawn bright lawn; grave of dreams
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acceptancejealousypeacefulnessdesperation

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acceptance
B
jealousy
C
peacefulness
D
desperation
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Read the excerpt from “The Caged Bird.”But a caged bird stands on the grave of dreamshis shadow shouts on a nightmare screamhis wings are clipped and his feet are tiedso he opens his throat to sing.

A
The bird’s cage has been placed so that it overlooks a cemetery.
B
The bird’s cage is so small that it cramps his wings and feet.
C
The caged bird has had his hope destroyed.
D
The caged bird is thinking very serious thoughts.

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