Question

In “The Caged Bird,” what is the speaker’s tone or attitude toward the subject of oppression?

Answer 1

anger, defiance, outrage

In the poem the caged bird is a symbol for oppression. The caged bird "shouts on a nightmare scream", "sings with a fearful trill", and "can seldom see through his bars of rage." These lines from the poem demonstrate the speaker's attitude toward oppression. The negative and violent ways the caged bird acts show the anger, defiance, and outrage.

Answer 2

The correct answers are anger, defiance, and outrage. Good luck on your test.