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read the stanza. then, complete the statements.

the free bird thinks of another breeze and the trade winds soft through the sighing trees and the fat worms waiting on a dawn-bright lawn and he names the sky his own.
–“caged bird,” maya angelou

the literal meaning of “he names the sky his own” is
a. he wants to own the sky.
b. he thinks the sky can be bought.
c. he says the sky belongs to him.

the figurative meaning of “he names the sky his own” is
a. he is alone.
b. he has nowhere else to go.
c. he can go anywhere he wants.

the figurative meaning the reader understand that people who have freedom can
a. run away from problems.
b. achieve whatever they want.
c. live without regards of others.

C,C,B

Explanation:

The literal meaning of “he names the sky his own” is “He says the sky belongs to him.”  (C)

The figurative meaning of “he names the sky his own” is “He can go anywhere he wants.”  (C)

The figurative meaning helps the reader understand that people who have freedom can "Achieve whatever they want." (B)

The literal meaning of “he names the sky his own” is “He says the sky belongs to him.”  (C)

The figurative meaning of “he names the sky his own” is “He can go anywhere he wants.”  (C)

The figurative meaning helps the reader understand that people who have freedom can "Achieve whatever they want." (B)

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d becuase khgfdwhat effect does the word head have on the meaning of this passage?

a. it demonstrates how intelligent he was.

b. it shows he was a favorite of the teachers.

c. it indicates he would be a good preacher.

d. it reveals how self-important he was.

how does the choice of the word head contribute to the passage’s tone?

a. it offers a sense of entitlement.