Question

In the poem “Words are Birds,” the author explores the theme that words have power. Give four examples of how the author uses symbolism to express the power of words.
poem link: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/91108/words-are-birds

Answer 1

Answer:

1. "some words are messengers that come from far away distant lands"

2. "some words die caged— they're difficult to translate and others build nests have chicks warm them feed them"

3. "the letters on this page are the prints they leave by the sea"

4. "they love clouds the wind and trees"

Explanation:

In these quotes, the author is explaining in a symbolic way how words have power. Books have words in them and books are free, like a bird.