Directions:List down the imagery words used in the poem. "The Caged Bird" Give at least 7.AuditoryVisual OlfactoryTactile Gustatory
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Answer:In Maya Angelou's poem "Caged Bird," imagery plays a crucial role in conveying the emotions and themes of freedom versus confinement. Here are at least seven imagery words from the poem, categorized into the types you requested:Auditory ImagerySings - The caged bird's song represents a yearning for freedom and expresses its emotions.Soft - This word can describe the gentle sounds associated with the bird's song or the atmosphere around it.Visual ImageryCaged - The image of a bird in a cage evokes feelings of confinement and restriction.Bright - This word can describe the imagery of the open sky or the vibrant surroundings that contrast with the cage.Free - This evokes the visual of a bird soaring high in the sky, symbolizing freedom.Tactile ImageryFluttering - This word describes the physical movement of the bird, conveying a sense of struggle and desire to escape.Gustatory ImagerySweet - This can describe the taste of freedom or the joy that comes from being unconfined, though it is less directly used in the poem compared to other senses.Additional NoteWhile olfactory (smell) imagery may not be as prominently featured in "The Caged Bird," the other categories effectively illustrate the emotions and contrasts present in the poem. If you need further details or more examples, feel free to ask!
