Question

But a bird that stalks
down his narrow cage
can seldom see through
his bars of rage
his wings are clipped and
his feet are tied
so he opens his throat to sing.
—"Caged Bird,”

Maya Angelou
Read the second stanza of the poem. Then, answer the questions to make connections between the autobiography and the poem.
What is the only act of freedom the caged bird has?
stalking
seeing
singing

What does Marguerite do when she begins to feel free?

eats cookies
speaks
goes to the store

Answer 1

it singing and speak

Answer 2

Answer: 1. C) Singing and 2. B) Speaks.

Explanation: In the given stanza of the poem "Caged Bird" by Maya Angelou, we can see the description of a bird in a cage, incapable of moving (because his wings are clipped and his feet are tied) but even in that situation, he opens his throat to sing, which is the only act of freedom that he has. Just like the bird, when Marguerite begins to feel free, she speaks (equivalent to the bird singing).