Maya Angelou: Poems

the caged bird

Which pair of uses of figurative language from “The Caged Bird” help support the extended metaphor of freedom versus oppression?

back of the wind; floats downstream
his wings are clipped; his feet are tied
the caged bird sings; the free bird thinks
dawn bright lawn; grave of dreams
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the caged bird sings; the free bird thinks

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