mplete 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

longing and hope.

hope and longing. The speaker portrays the caged bird's singing as a symbol of its longing for freedom. Despite being confined, the bird continues to sing with a "fearful trill" and its tune is heard even on the distant hill. This suggests that the speaker sees freedom as something desirable and worth pursuing.

admiration or longing.