Question

read the excerpt from the caged bird. but a caged bird stands on the grave of dreams his shadow shouts on a nightmare scream his wings are clipped and his feet are tied so he opens his throat to sing. what is the figurative meaning of the excerpt? the birds cage has been placed so that it overlooks a cemetery the birds cage is so small that it cramps his wings and feet. the caged bird has had his hope destroyed. the caged bird is thinking very serious thoughts.

Explanation:

The "grave of dreams" is a metaphor indicating that the caged bird's hopes and aspirations are dead or destroyed. The clipping of wings and tying of feet are also symbolic of the loss of freedom and ability to pursue dreams.

Answer:

The caged bird has had his hope destroyed.