Word Choice and Extended Metaphor in a Poem by Maya Angelou Answers

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attitudeconnotationextended metaphorfigurative meaning

A
attitude
B
connotation
C
extended metaphor
D
figurative meaning
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When searching for the connotations of the words in “The Caged Bird,” the reader should study

A
the literal, dictionary meaning of the word.
B
the feeling or idea associated with the word.
C
the thing that the word is being compared to.
D
the attitude that the word implies about the theme.
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Which pair of uses of figurative language from “The Caged Bird” help support the extended metaphor of freedom versus oppression?

A
back of the wind; floats downstream
B
his wings are clipped; his feet are tied
C
the caged bird sings; the free bird thinks
D
dawn bright lawn; grave of dreams
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acceptancejealousypeacefulnessdesperation

A
acceptance
B
jealousy
C
peacefulness
D
desperation
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Read the excerpt from “The Caged Bird.”But a caged bird stands on the grave of dreamshis shadow shouts on a nightmare screamhis wings are clipped and his feet are tiedso he opens his throat to sing.

A
The bird’s cage has been placed so that it overlooks a cemetery.
B
The bird’s cage is so small that it cramps his wings and feet.
C
The caged bird has had his hope destroyed.
D
The caged bird is thinking very serious thoughts.
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Read the passage from “The Caged Bird.”The caged bird singswith a fearful trillof things unknownbut longed for still

A
calmness and doubt.
B
secrecy and curiosity.
C
mystery and delight.
D
desire and entrapment.
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If another stanza were added to “The Caged Bird,” which excerpt could best be used to continue the extended metaphor?

A
The free bird singswith a joyous songof the captive lifethat kept it safe all along
B
The caged bird singswith a fearful trillof things it cravesoutside the sill
C
The free bird singswith a fearful trillof things it craves outside the sill
D
The caged bird singswith a joyous songof the captive life that kept it safe all along
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How do metaphors and extended metaphors differ?

A
While a metaphor is limited in length, an extended metaphor is developed over the course of a poem.
B
While a metaphor describes the way someone thinks or feels, an extended metaphor compares multiple unlike things.
C
While a metaphor conveys a set of ideas, an extended metaphor conveys a single idea across the poem.
D
While a metaphor makes a comparison, an extended metaphor shows the attitude of a text toward its subject.

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