Poetry Lesson 4 - Caged Bird copy

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How many symbols can you think of that we use in our daily lives?

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Symbolism

Definition: The use of symbols or images to represent ideas or qualities

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Write down everything you can remember about

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Maya Angelou

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Write down everything you can remember about

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‘Still I Rise’

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What could the image of a bird symbolise?

• Perspective?

• Freedom?

• Creativity?

• Courage?

• Independence?

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Why does the caged bird sing?

• because it enjoys singing

• because that is what birds do

• because it has to find a way to express his pain

• because he is calling to another bird

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How is caged bird an extended metaphor?

• the caged bird is a metaphor to show the feelings of hopelessness of someone who has lost their freedom.

• Maya is using figurative language to create an image for the reader of a bird in a cage.

• the caged bird does not name the sky or claim the sky for his own.

• the free bird is a metaphor and a symbol of freedom

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In which 2 lines of the poem does Angelou show the anger one would feel at the loss of freedom? 2 answers

• the caged bird sings of freedom

• seldom sees through bars of rage

• stalks down his narrow cage

• fat worms waiting ona dawn bright lawn

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Juxtaposition is...

• The figurative comparison between two unlike things

• Placing two things side by side, usually to show contrast

• A position on the football field

• What readers do when they compare and contrast

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Why are these symbols interesting to place side by side?

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What connections can you make between the title and Angelou herself?

‘I know why the caged bird sings’

Draw

Use the highlighter tool to colour in the poem to show how the tone shifts

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What is an extended metaphor?

• when two unlike things are compared using like or as

• a reference to a literary work such as the Bible

• when two unlike things are compared and the comparison extends past one line of poetry or text

• another name for figurative language

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What could a cage symbolise?

• Seeing something but not being able to grasp it?

• Injustice?

• Imprisonment?

• Restrictions?

• Oppression?

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Within the poem’s extended metaphor, what could each of the following images stand for?

Cage

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Within the poem’s extended metaphor, what could each of the following images stand for?

‘Caged bird’

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Within the poem’s extended metaphor, what could each of the following images stand for?

Song

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Within the poem’s extended metaphor, what could each of the following images stand for?

Wings

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Within the poem’s extended metaphor, what could each of the following images stand for?

‘Fat worms’

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Within the poem’s extended metaphor, what could each of the following images stand for?

‘Distant hill’

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Putting 2 opposite things side by side for effect; it makes the contrast more obvious.

• narrative poem

• irony

• imagery

• juxtaposition

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When an author uses an object or event to represent something deeper or beyond teh actual meaning of the object itself

• imagery

• allusion 

• syntax

• symbolism

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What is an extended metaphor?

• when two unlike things are compared using like or as

• a reference to a literary work such as the Bible

• when two unlike things are compared and the comparison extends past one line of poetry or text

• another name for figurative language

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So far today we have examined three key poetic techniques:

    

CHECKPOINT:

Select one technique: Symbolism    Juxtaposition  Extended metaphor

A)Define the term?

B)Find a relevant quote from the poem?

C)Explain why you think Angelou used this technique?is technique?

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How does Angelou use an extended metaphor to convey her message?

To answer this, we need to use two quotes: these quotes must present us with a juxtaposition.

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Use the below questions to guide you to write a what, how, why paragraph in response to the question: how does Angelou use an extended metaphor to convey her message about inequality?

What do you believe Angelou’s message is?

How can you tell? Which two quotes support your idea?

Why did this quote give you that idea? Connect your thinking to the use of juxtaposition and extended metaphor.

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Final reflection

The speaker in the poem says ‘I know’ the reason why the caged bird sings.

How do you think they came to know this? What can we infer about them? Is the speaker a free bird or a caged bird?