Question

Select one of the following poems, and in a response of approximately 100 words, Identity and describe two different

Answer 1

I chose women because The poem analyzes the themes of the strength of women in the face of adversity and danger, the sacrifices women make, and the hopes of mothers for their children.

Answer 2

The figurative language the author Maya Angelou uses to express her point is Alliteration, Metaphors, Personification and symbolism. Alliteration is a literary device, what alliteration means is that “a series of words begin with the same consonant sound.” as stated  by the online site Literary Devices. The poem is filled with alliteration, some examples is seen in the repetition of /s/ sound in “seldom see through” and then /w/ sound in “worms waiting” and then again /sh/ sound in “shadows shouts.” Then, comes the metaphor, there are two metaphors that are presented. The free bird represents American white citizens while the caged bird represents African Americans and their imprisonment of “social norms”. Maya used various symbols to show “racial discrimination and social construction against her community. The caged bird is a symbol of imprisonment, while his song is a symbol of freedom.” as stated by the online site Literacy Devices.