Question

the caged bird sings with a fearful trill of things unknown but longed for still and his tune is heard on the distant hill for the caged bird sings of freedom. -\caged bird,\ maya angelou. which word has a connotative meaning of \sad and lonely\? the connotative meaning of this word gives the poem a feeling of

Explanation:

Connotation refers to the emotions and ideas associated with a word beyond its literal meaning. In the context of the poem "Caged Bird" by Maya Angelou, the word that has a connotative meaning of "sad and lonely" can be inferred based on the overall mood and themes of the poem about a caged bird longing for freedom.

Answer:

The word "caged" has a connotative meaning of "sad and lonely" as it implies restriction and a lack of freedom, which are often associated with feelings of sadness and loneliness in the context of the poem.