Question

1. what does the caged birds tune represent in the third and sixth stanzas?

a. hope and the desire for freedom
b. emotional vulnerability
c. the act of speaking out against injustice
d. an escape from reality

1. the lines and his tune is heard / on the distant hill / for the caged bird / sings of freedom reveal a critical idea that...

a. ones voice can outreach their physical circumstances.
b. the caged bird can escape through song.
c. hope and speech against oppression have a far - reaching power.
d. the caged bird can speak to the free birds from his cage.

1. what is the function of repetition in the poem?

a. to highlight the violence committed against the caged bird and his desire to be free
b. to emphasize the fact that the caged bird is not able to escape his reality
c. to show that the free bird lives a more fulfilled life than the caged bird does
d. to underscore the free birds privilege

Explanation:

• Question 4: In poetry, caged birds often symbolize oppression. Their songs can represent hope and a longing for freedom.
• Question 5: The idea of a song (voice) being heard on a distant hill while the bird is caged implies that hope/speech against oppression (the song) has far - reaching power.
• Question 6: Repetition in poetry is often used to emphasize themes. In the context of a caged bird, repetition can highlight its suffering (violence) and desire for freedom.

Answer:

1. A. Hope and the desire for freedom
2. C. hope and speech against oppression have a far - reaching power
3. A. To highlight the violence committed against the caged bird and his desire to be free