Viewpoint in I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings – Flashcards
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What should the reader study to make inferences about the personality traits of people in a text? Check all that apply.
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actions and words
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In, I know why the caged bird sings,author Maya Angelou's purpose is to tell about her childhood, while her __________shows how she thinks and feels about her childhood.
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viewpoint
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Which phrases representing the idea of freedom connect the poem to the autobiography?
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"Leaps on the back of the wind" connects to "ran down the hill."
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What is the best analysis of this passage?
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It entertains the reader because it contrasts what Momma says with what she does
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Although Marguerite's thoughts tell the reader directly that she was embarrassed, her actions let the reader infer that she was also
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eager
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Based on the passage, the reader can infer that Marguerite values
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culture
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From Momma's words, what can the reader infer about the type of parent she was?
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She was caring and concerned.
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how does Marguerite's reaction to oppression differ from the reaction of the caged bird?
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She refuses to speak to anyone.
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How do the events most influence Maya Angelou's later poem
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Her childhood experiences gave her an understanding of being trapped and being free.
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What is the most likely reason author Maya Angelou included this passage?
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to explain her viewpoint on the wonders of reading
