Question

read the passage from \the caged bird.\
the caged bird sings
with fearful trill
of things unknown
but longed for still
and his tune is heard
on the distant hill
for the caged bird
sings of freedom.
what concept from the poem does author maya angelou also address in \i know why the caged bird sings\?
○ angelou contrasts fear with discrimination.
○ angelou contrasts being caged with being poor.
○ angelou equates using one’s voice with freedom.
○ angelou equates facing the unknown with happiness.

Explanation:

In the poem "The Caged Bird", the caged bird sings (using its voice) of freedom. In "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings", Maya Angelou explores themes of freedom and self - expression. The option "Angelou equates using one’s voice with freedom" aligns with this as the caged bird's song (voice) is about freedom. The other options: contrasting fear with discrimination is not a main concept here, contrasting being caged with being poor is incorrect, and equating facing the unknown with happiness does not match the themes of the works.

Answer:

C. Angelou equates using one’s voice with freedom.