I read this poem not long ago, and I think that excerpt means that the caged bird cant go anywhere, all his freedom is gone except for one thing, and that is singing. He sings because that is the only thing he can do that he is tied down to the cage.
I believe the correct answer from the choices listed above is the second option. The best description of 19th-century American Gothic novels would be that it <span>included elements of mystery, superstition, symbolism, and the supernatural. Hope this answers the question.</span>
The correct match of their characters are as follows.
And honoured everywhere for worthiness. this describes the knight due to honor.
At Alexandria, he, when it was won;Of courtliness, and stately manners took, this describes the prior
And would be held worthy of reverence In wisps hung down such locks as he'd on head, this describes the pardoner because of his gentleness.
But as to hood, for sport of it, he'd none,A lover and a lusty bachelor, this describes the squire because of his dedication
An adjective is a word that describes, such as "She was a beautiful woman". The adjective in this sentence is beautiful because if describes the woman. Hope this helps!