Read the stanza. Then, complete the statements.
The caged bird sings
with a 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.
–“Caged Bird,”
Maya Angelou
The speaker’s tone or attitude toward the subject of freedom is one of
.
The piece of descriptive language that best supports this is “
longed for still.”
The speaker's tone or attitude toward the subject of freedom is one of longing and hope.
The piece of descriptive language that best supports this is "of things unknown but longed for still."
The speaker’s tone or attitude toward the subject of freedom is one of longing or desire.
The piece of descriptive language that best supports this is “of things unknown but longed for still.” This phrase suggests that the caged bird desires freedom, even though it may not fully understand what freedom entails. The use of the word "longed" emphasizes the bird's strong desire for freedom.