"Caged Bird" by Maya Angelou

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What is the main theme of 'Caged Bird' by Maya Angelou?

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The main theme is the contrast between freedom and confinement, highlighting the struggles of those who are oppressed.

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What does the caged bird symbolize in the poem?

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The caged bird symbolizes restrictive movement and the limitations placed on individuals by society.

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What literary device is used when the poem describes both the free bird and the caged bird?

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The poem uses contrast as a literary device to emphasize the differences between freedom and confinement.

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What is internal rhyme?

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Internal rhyme is a rhyme that occurs within a single line of poetry, rather than at the end of lines.

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Provide an example of internal rhyme from 'Caged Bird'.

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An example is 'and the fat worms waiting on a dawn bright lawn'.

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What does the word 'trill' most likely mean in the context of the poem?

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In the context of the poem, 'trill' most likely means a trembling or quivering sound made by a bird.

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What is a chorus or refrain in poetry?

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A chorus or refrain is a repeated line or group of lines in a poem, often used to emphasize a theme.

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How does the structure of 'Caged Bird' contribute to its meaning?

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The alternating structure between the free bird and the caged bird emphasizes the stark contrast between freedom and confinement.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human entities.

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Identify an example of personification in 'Caged Bird'.

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An example of personification is when the poem describes the bird as 'singing' and 'dreaming'.