I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

A historical account, biography, or auto biography written from a personal knowledge and one's memory of certain events; based on author's personal memories about important part of their life.

• The Brazos

• Humble

• Memoir

• Excerpt

Area in central Texas near the Brazos River.

• Troubadours

• The Brazos

• Aristocrat

• Fiscal

Light cotton fabric.

• Recite

• Juice Harp

• Voile

• Couched

Person belonging to the upper class.

• Troubadours

• Aura

• Epic

• Aristocrat

How author's feels about the topic. (their opinions and beliefs)

• Solution

• Overcoming Obstacles

• Authors Point-of-View

• Problem

The main or underlying message the author is trying to convey (to communicate) through the story.

• Tone

• Motif

• Theme

• Explanation

Check the qualities that Maya admired about Mrs. Flowers (total of 3)

• was poor like her

• had grace and control

• her skin was dark and beautiful

• she didn't let others walk all over her

• she was respected by many because of her actions

Her skin is compared to what in the story to describe its rich color and texture?

• a plum

• an apricot

• an apple

What is something that Mrs. Flowers often did even though she remained distant from many?

• talk to others

• smile

• stay at home by herself

Who owns the store?

• Mrs. Flowers

• Marguerite

• Bailey

• Mrs. Henderson/ the grandmother