Question

Which phrases representing the idea of freedom connect the poem to the autobiography?

“Leaps on the back of the wind” connects to “ran down the hill.”
“And floats downstream” connects to “and into the road.”
“Dips his wing in the orange sun” connects to “the good sense.”
“And dares to claim the sky” connects to “to stop running.”

Answer 1

Who is the autobiography about

Answer 2

Read the passage from “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.”

"I have tried often to search behind the sophistication of years for the enchantment I so easily found in those gifts. The essence escapes but its aura remains. To be allowed, no, invited, into the private lives of strangers, and to share their joys and fears, was a chance to exchange the Southern bitter wormwood for a cup of mead with Beowulf or a hot cup of tea and milk with Oliver Twist. When I said aloud, "It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done . . .” tears of love filled my eyes at my selflessness."

Answer 3

thats the passage

Answer 4

I know who wrote that. But tell me, do YOU know who wrote it?

Answer 5

yeah Maya Angelou

Answer 6

Ok good. So back to the passage, when reading that passage. It's about not being able to go out and fly, sore, explore. The entire passage was about being a caged bird, but at some point, she explains how the bird was finally able to fly....Reread that passage then look at the answers and tell me which one explains that the bird was finally able to fly...which could be another example of freedom

Answer 7

soar*

Answer 8

“And floats downstream” connects to “and into the road.”

Answer 9

Sorry love, that's incorrect

Answer 10

So now we're left with A, C, and D

Answer 11

Let's do an order of elimination.

Answer 12

B, it was not correct because it does not symbolize freedom in the way we are looking for.