Question

exploring the \caged bird\ extended metaphor
consider the extended metaphor of the caged bird. then, choose the figurative meaning of each poem.
\but a bird that stalks / down his narrow cage / can seldom see through / his bars of rage\
the caged bird does not see very well, especially when he is angry.
the caged bird is so angry about his lack of freedom that it is all he can think about.
the caged bird wants to sing instead of being locked in a cage.

Explanation:

The phrase "bars of rage" is a metaphor. Rage is an emotion, not a physical object that can form bars. This implies that the bird's anger (rage) is so intense that it's like a barrier (bars). The bird is in a cage (a symbol of lack of freedom). So, the figurative meaning is about the bird's emotional state (anger) due to its lack of freedom.

Answer:

The caged bird is so angry about his lack of freedom that it is all he can think about.