In Maya Angelou's 'Caged Bird,' specific words have implied meanings that enhance the theme of confinement versus freedom. The words 'Caged,' 'Free,' and 'Grave' imply being restricted, being liberated, and a place or state of seriousness, respectively. The correct match of words to their connotations is option A, which pairs 'Caged' with imprisoned, 'Free' with unrestricted, and 'Grave' with seriousness.
In Maya Angelou's poem 'Caged Bird', the words carry powerful connotations that enrich the poem's themes of freedom and confinement. The words and their implied meanings from the poem are as follows:
Caged - Imprisoned or restricted (A)
Free - Unrestricted and liberated (B)
Grave (1st occurrence) - A place of serious consequence (C)
Shout - A loud expression of emotion or joy (D)
Grave (2nd occurrence) - Dignified and serious (E)
Therefore, the correct matching of words from the poem to their implied meanings is 1 - A, 2 - B, 3 - C, 4 - D, 5 - E, which corresponds to option A.
Connotative meanings add depth to literary works by infusing words with emotions and associations beyond their literal definitions. In 'Caged Bird', Angelou utilizes these connotations to highlight the juxtaposition between the caged bird's confinement and the free bird's liberty, which serves as a metaphor for the societal constraints imposed on marginalized groups versus those who live without such restrictions.
The probable question may be:
In Maya Angelou's poem 'Caged Bird,' various words carry implied meanings that contribute to the overall theme. Match the words from the poem to their implied meanings.
Words from the poem:
Caged
Free
Grave
Shout
Grave
Implied Meanings:
A. Imprisoned or restricted
B. Unrestricted and liberated
C. A place of serious consequence
D. A loud expression of emotion or joy
E. Dignified and serious
Options:
A) 1 - A, 2 - B, 3 - C, 4 - D, 5 - E
B) 1 - B, 2 - A, 3 - C, 4 - D, 5 - E
C) 1 - A, 2 - B, 3 - D, 4 - C, 5 - E
D) 1 - B, 2 - A, 3 - C, 4 - D, 5 - E