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.

Answer 1

Answer:

"for them/ there are/ no borders/ only stars/ moon and sun "

"some can stand/ the cold/ others migrate/ with the sun/ to the south "

some words/ die/ caged—/they're difficult/ to translate

"teach them/ how to fly/ and one day/ they go away/ in flocks ."

Explanation:

The lines presented above reveal four moments in which the author shows that words have power. This is because they have certain abilities, which show that they are powerful elements of humanity, but more powerful than others, but words have the power to fly, transmit, resist, reveal and even hide.