Check your understanding 1. Compare and contrast the experience of ‘the caged bird’ and ‘the free bird’ in stanzas one and two. How would you describe each one?
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2. One stanza in this poem is repeated in its entirety. Identify this stanza and explain why you think Maya Angelou repeated it. Is this repetition effective? R E E L
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3. Identify a poetic technique used in this piece and say why you do / do not find it effective.
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1. At one level, this is a poem about two birds. Can you describe, by referring to the poem, another interpretation of the poem?
2. Do you think this poem could be inspirational to a person dealing with a difficult or unfair situation? Explain your answer.
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Learning Intentions In this section you will … ✓ Read a poem set in Northern Ireland. ✓ Compare two poems.
Before Reading
Brainstorm what you know about: n A period in Irish history called ‘The Troubles’. n A particular day during this period called ‘Bloody Sunday’. Share your answers with your class.
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