Identity vs. Caged Bird Analysis

In "Identity" by Julio Noboa Polanco, uses what literary device to emphasize that he would "rather be a tall, ugly weed?"

• analogy

• rhyme

• repitition

• alliteration

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CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

In "Identity" by Julio Noboa Polanco, the meaning of the text could best be summarized with one statement?

• Living like a flower is better than living like a weed because flowers are pretty and smell nice.

• Living like a weed is better than living like a flower because weeds are not as pretty.

• Living like a weed is better than living like a flower because weeds can live freely.

• Living like a flower is better than living like a weed because flowers are fed and admired.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

Why does Maya Angelou use repetition in stanzas three and six?

• She ran out of words.

• She is emphasizing free birds are not stuck in a cage.

• She is emphasizing that caged birds will never eat worms or feel the breeze.

• She is emphasizing that caged birds want to be free, but are trapped.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

In "Caged Bird" by Maya Angelou, the meaning of the text could best be summarized with one statement?

• It is better to live like a caged bird because they are pets and do not have to worry about anything.

• It is better to live like a free bird because even the protected caged bird wants freedom.

• Birds should not be kept as pets; they are meant to be free.

• It is better to live like a free bird because free birds do not have to sing.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

Which of the following is NOT an example of alliteration?

• shadow shouts

• breeze through sighing trees

• stand alone, strong

• worms waiting

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CCSS.RF.1.2A

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.K.1D

CCSS.RF.K.2A

What is the tone of both poems?

• humorous

• mysterious

• life advice

• romantic

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

According to both authors, it is best to live what kind of life?

• A life that pleases others.

• A life where you can be selfish.

• A life that is free and happy.

• A life that is pretty and taken care of.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7