Question

if another stanza were added to \the caged bird,\ which excerpt could best be used to continue the extended metaphor?
the free bird sings
with a joyous song
of the captive life
that kept it safe all along
the caged bird sings
with a fearful trill
of things it craves
outside the sill
the free bird sings
with a fearful trill
of things it craves
outside the sill
the caged bird sings
with a joyous song
of the captive life

Explanation:

In "The Caged Bird", the caged bird is associated with a fearful trill and longing for what's outside (the free bird's domain), while the free bird is joyful and carefree. To continue the extended metaphor:

• Option A: The free bird singing about "captive life" contradicts the free bird's nature.
• Option B: The caged bird singing with a fearful trill about things it craves outside the sill aligns with the established metaphor (caged bird's longing, fearful expression).
• Option C: The free bird having a "fearful trill" goes against the free bird's joyful portrayal.
• Option D: The caged bird singing a "joyous song" of captive life contradicts the caged bird's oppressed, longing characterization.

So Option B fits the extended metaphor.

Answer:

B. The caged bird sings with a fearful trill of things it craves outside the sill