Which phrases representing the idea of freedom connect the poem to the autobiography?
“Leaps on the back of the wind” connects to “ran down the hill.”
“And floats downstream” connects to “and into the road.”
“Dips his wing in the orange sun” connects to “the good sense.”
“And dares to claim the sky” connects to “to stop running.”
Answer:
“Leaps on the back of the wind” connects to “ran down the hill.”
Explanation:
The phrase in <em>I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings </em>by Maya Angelou that represents freedom is option A “Leaps on the back of the wind” connects to “ran down the hill.”
The poem uses extended metaphor to show the feeling of frustration and helplessness that oppressed people are facing.
The poet first describes the joy of the bird as it soars through the sky and then when the bird is captured and put in a cage, with its wings and legs clipped but the bird continually sings about freedom.
