Caged Bird by Maya Angelou

What does the word trill most likely mean, based on its context in stanza 3?

• trembling or quivering sound made by a bird

• a peaceful song sung by a bird or insect

• strong, confident tone

• another animal of a similar species

Identify an example of personification.

• "can seldom see through"

• "his wings are clipped"

• "his feet are tied"

• "he opens his throat to sing"

The content of stanza 3 is repeated in stanza 6. This repetition reveals that the bird

• has resigned himself to an imprisoned life

• is now content, understanding that life in the cage is safer

• has never known freedom, but understands what it is and hopes for it

• sings a song of freedom that is not heard by others, but he accepts

The content of stanza 3 is repeated in stanza 6. This repetition is called

• personification

• alliteration

• internal rhyme

• chorus or refrain

The "grave dream" represents

• a feeling of ignorance

• where the bird will die

• the possibility for the future

• a feeling of hopelessness because the dream is desroyed

What is the message in the poem

• Maya is represented as the caged bird

• Maya is represented as the free bird

• The poem message is talking about hope

• The poem message is talking about honesty

Who was Maya Angelou?

• Nobel Piece Prize Winner

• American Poet

• Singer

• Teacher

What is Maya Angelou's themes in her poetry?

• Racism

• Revenge

• Identity

• Love

What Impact do these devices have on the meaning?

• Prompts a reflection on humanity

• Emphasizes the story

• Strengthens the narrative

• Don't have a impact

What literary devices did she use?

• Foreshadowing

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Hyperbole

• Personification