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Word Choice and Extended Metaphor in a Poem by Maya Angelou

Which excerpts from "The Caged Bird" can be interpreted as part of the extended metaphor that represents freedom? Choose three answers.

A. floats downstream
B. his narrow cage
C. the trade winds soft
D. the grave of dreams
E. dawn-bright lawn



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Final answer:

The excerpts that symbolize freedom in "The Caged Bird" are 'floats downstream', 'the trade winds soft', and 'dawn-bright lawn.'


Explanation:

The excerpts from "The Caged Bird" that can be interpreted as part of the extended metaphor representing freedom are:

  1. floats downstream
  2. the trade winds soft
  3. dawn-bright lawn

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