Caged Bird

The grave of dreams represents

• where the bird will die

• a feeling of hopelessness

• the possibility for the future

• a feeling of ignorance

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The free bird demonstrates freedom and power when it

• stalks down its narrow cage

• sings with a fearful trill

• shouts on a nightmare scream

• claims the sky

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What is the best example of personification?

• the trade winds soft through the sighing breeze

• orange sun's rays

• his wings are clipped and his feet are tied

• the caged bird looks through bars of rage

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The caged bird represents

• an animal who is locked up

• the hope of the future

• the loss of freedom and choice

• ignorance

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Which words provide a negative connotation?

• floats dips claims

• shouts sings freedom

• clipped stalks rage

• worms trill tune

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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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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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The first stanza is meant to show

• the cages bird's feelings of despair and hopelessness

• the beauty of the sun's rays

• the thrill of being free to live your life as you please

• how a bird flies free and claims the sky

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What is the best description of a theme for this story?

• a.  People do not gain self-confidence until they realize that their existence matters.
• b.  Listen to those who have more life experience.
• c.  It is important to read in order to self-educate.
• d.  Life lessons sometimes come from surprising opportunities.

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Why does “Caged Bird” begin with an entire stanza about the free bird?

• to describe the acrobatic flight of birds

• to serve as a contrast with the caged bird

• to illustrate why caged birds are fortunate

• to explain why all birds live dangerous lives

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