AnswersGA-Literature and Composition I CRWord Choice and Extended Metaphor in a Poem by Maya Angelou

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What were some of Maya Angelou’s purposes in writing I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings? Check all that apply.to tell about her childhoodto prompt readers to think about what growing up as an African American girl in poverty was liketo convince readers to move to Stamps, Arkansasto explain why it is important for people to own general storesto honor an important woman in her life

A
to tell about her childhood
B
to prompt readers to think about what growing up as an African American girl in poverty was like
C
to convince readers to move to Stamps, Arkansas
D
to explain why it is important for people to own general stores
E
to honor an important woman in her life
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Read the passage. What is Angelou’s viewpoint toward the time she spent with Mrs. Flowers?

A
It was a humorous time that made her laugh.
B
It was very important to her.
C
It was something she dreaded and avoided.
D
It was one of many things she enjoyed.
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What were some of Maya Angelou’s purposes in writing I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings? Check all that apply.to tell about her childhoodto prompt readers to think about what growing up as an African American girl in poverty was liketo convince readers to move to Stamps, Arkansasto explain why it is important for people to own general storesto honor an important woman in her life

A
to tell about her childhood
B
to prompt readers to think about what growing up as an African American girl in poverty was like
C
to convince readers to move to Stamps, Arkansas
D
to explain why it is important for people to own general stores
E
to honor an important woman in her life
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Read the passage. What is Angelou’s viewpoint toward the time she spent with Mrs. Flowers?

A
It was a humorous time that made her laugh.
B
It was very important to her.
C
It was something she dreaded and avoided.
D
It was one of many things she enjoyed.
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Read the second stanza of the poem. Then, answer the questions to make connections between the autobiography and the poem.

Answers:
Selection 1:singing
What does Marguerite do when she begins to feel free?:speaks
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X eats cookies✔ speaksgoes to the store

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X eats cookies
B
✔ speaks
C
goes to the store
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Read the second stanza of the poem. Then, answer the questions to make connections between the autobiography and the poem.

Answers:
Selection 1:singing
What does Marguerite do when she begins to feel free?:speaks

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