In I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, author Maya Angelou’s purpose is to tell about her childhood, while her___

Here are the answers to your questions:

1. In I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, author Maya Angelou’s purpose is to tell about her childhood, while her **narrative** shows how she thinks and feels about her childhood.

2. The best way to revise the sentence to include a prepositional phrase is:
**To visit the vineyard, the honeymooners allowed extra time to travel the long distance and enjoy the countryside.**

3. The additional line that best matches the tone of the stanza is:
**and he drifts among the cottony clouds.**

4. The context clue that provides the best hint for the meaning of the underlined idiom in this excerpt is:
**after that, her mother had passed on to Yoyo her pencil and pad.**

5. The main purpose of Cheyenne's blog is to:
**persuade.**

6. The words in the sentence that are adverbs are:
**quite, slowly, eventually, really.**

7. If another stanza were added to “The Caged Bird,” the excerpt that could best be used to continue the extended metaphor is:
**The caged bird sings with a fearful trill of things it craves outside the sill.**

8. In “The Scarlet Ibis,” Doodle is best symbolized by the bird, the scarlet ibis, because:
**both are fragile creatures who struggle in their environments before dying tragic deaths.**

9. Both “The Caged Bird” and “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” share the same **theme of confinement and longing for freedom.**

10. The underlined subject of the sentence is:
**a noun phrase.**

9. genre or setting?

11. Read the excerpt from "Yearbook.”

Well, that’s definitely a relief. I’m not exactly sure how this all works yet,” Fatima said, a small smile forming on her face.

"Listen, let’s find Mr. Macklenburger and we’ll figure out an interesting role for you. Maybe you can help me interview the drama club tomorrow—just take pictures and I’ll do all the talking. But only if you want, absolutely no pressure,” said Martina.



Based on the interaction between Fatima and Martina, what can the reader conclude about Martina?

She wishes she were in charge of the yearbook staff instead of the advisor.
She tries to manipulate new yearbook club members into doing her work.
She is welcoming and friendly toward new yearbook club members.
She values having fun over completing certain yearbook club tasks.

12. Read the excerpt from "Yearbook.”

She wouldn’t characterize herself as shy; it’s just that she thought of herself as an individual, as opposed to being dependent on others. It was safer and easier that way, especially since her best friend Clara had unexpectedly moved to California last summer. Just Fatima doing Fatima’s thing—a club of one.

Which type of conflict is presented in this excerpt?

character vs. nature
character vs. self
character vs. character
character vs. society

13. Which excerpt from "Yearbook” is an example of direct characterization?

Now, Fatima was trudging toward the yearbook room, her head lowered and shaggy bangs falling across her dark brown eyes.
Fatima squirmed back and forth in the uncomfortable yellow-brown office chair with her arms crossed tightly in front of her.
“Well, that’s definitely a relief. I’m not exactly sure how this all works yet,” Fatima said, a small smile forming on her face.
Fatima remained silent, eyebrows furrowing as unease settled over her face.

14. Read the excerpt from "Yearbook.”

"Excuse me?” Fatima, rattled by Isaac’s immediate bossiness, wasn’t sure how to appropriately respond.

Isaac oppressively barreled on despite Fatima’s interjection. "And then you need to scan everything and label each image with an assigned number before entering it into the archives.”

Which type of conflict is presented in this excerpt?

character vs. self
character vs. character
character vs. nature
character vs. society

15. Read the conclusion to "Yearbook.”

"Listen, let’s find Mr. Macklenburger and we’ll figure out an interesting role for you. Maybe you can help me interview the drama club tomorrow—just take pictures and I’ll do all the talking. But only if you want, absolutely no pressure,” said Martina.

"Sure, that sounds like it might be a fun way to contribute,” Fatima replied, grateful for Martina’s generosity. The dread of the afternoon was finally beginning to dissipate into something surprising and new.

Based on Fatima’s response to Martina, what is the implied resolution of this story?

Fatima will enjoy working with other people on the yearbook.
Fatima will decide to take over the interview of the drama club.
Fatima will join the other clubs her guidance counselor suggested.
Fatima will become one of the most talented yearbook photographers.

16. Read the excerpt from "Bluesman on the Move.”

It’s hard to believe, I know,
an old man and his tales.
Stray notes from my guitar still
bounce around the mountains like ghosts.

The word "ghosts” creates a sense of

fear.
loneliness.
hostility.
confusion.

17. Read the excerpt from "Bluesman on the Move.”

That long road behind me has
curved through trouble and joy—

Throughout the poem, the "long road” symbolizes the bluesman’s

personal growth and life journey.
fear of interacting with strangers.
love of singing and music.
feelings of pain and alienation.

18. Read the excerpt from "Bluesman on the Move.”

I might look old,
but like I said,

I’m new here.

And if I’m ever gonna get where I’m going,
I have to keep moving.

Which word best describes the tone of these stanzas?

indifferent
exuberant
embarrassed
resolute

19. Read the excerpt from "Bluesman on the Move.”

In spring I ambled down a road of cherry trees,
each more lonely than the last.
I trudged through endless fields of high grass,
seeking refuge from the unrelenting summer sun.

The imagery in this stanza appeals primarily to the reader’s sense of

smell.
taste.
touch.
sight.

20. Read the excerpt from "Bluesman on the Move.”

All I want—
to find a place where I fit in.

Based on the idiom, what type of place is the bluesman looking for?

a place where he feels comfortable and accepted
a place where he is able to hide his true identity
a place where he can store all of his belongings
a place where he stands out because he is unique

Here are the answers to your additional questions:

9. Both “The Caged Bird” and “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” share the same **genre** (as they both fall under the category of autobiographical literature and poetry dealing with themes of struggle and identity).

11. Based on the interaction between Fatima and Martina, the reader can conclude that:
**She is welcoming and friendly toward new yearbook club members.**

12. The type of conflict presented in this excerpt is:
**character vs. self.**

13. The excerpt from "Yearbook” that is an example of direct characterization is:
**Now, Fatima was trudging toward the yearbook room, her head lowered and shaggy bangs falling across her dark brown eyes.**

14. The type of conflict presented in this excerpt is:
**character vs. character.**

15. Based on Fatima’s response to Martina, the implied resolution of this story is:
**Fatima will enjoy working with other people on the yearbook.**

16. The word "ghosts” creates a sense of:
**loneliness.**

17. Throughout the poem, the "long road” symbolizes the bluesman’s:
**personal growth and life journey.**

18. The word that best describes the tone of these stanzas is:
**resolute.**

19. The imagery in this stanza appeals primarily to the reader’s sense of:
**sight.**

20. Based on the idiom, the type of place the bluesman is looking for is:
**a place where he feels comfortable and accepted.**

21. Read the excerpt from "Dorothea Lange.”

Early on in her training, she steered clear of formal poses. She instead focused on capturing moments based in authenticity that were more than what met the eye.

What does "steered clear of” mean in this context?

was drawn to
attempted to ruin
tried to capture
stayed away from

22. Read the excerpt from "Dorothea Lange.”

As a child on trips into New York City, Lange would say she had a "cloak of invisibility” that she used to watch all of the people around her on her long strolls. The independent young woman loved observing life around her.

This excerpt serves to foreshadow

the success Lange found photographing people in San Francisco.
the joy Lange took in photographing people in a studio in specific poses.
the manner in which Lange attempted to hide from all of her subjects.
the way in which Lange used her personal tragedy to form her work.

23. Read the excerpt from "Dorothea Lange.”

Seven years later, she contracted polio, a disease that left her with a weakened foot and lower leg, causing her to limp for the remainder of her life. Lange would later say of the disease, "I think it was the most important thing that happened to me, and formed me, guided me, instructed me, helped me, and humiliated me.”

Based on Lange’s words, it is reasonable to infer that

Lange’s success came when she was able to forget her past.
Lange felt a sense of bitterness about her childhood illness.
Lange may not have become a photographer had she never gotten sick.
Lange’s work was significantly influenced by her experiences.

24. Read the excerpt from "Dorothea Lange.”

When she graduated high school in 1912, she told her mother she wanted to be a photographer, and soon after, she began training with Arnold Genthe, a photographer famous for his portraits.

Based on Lange’s actions in this excerpt, it is reasonable to infer that she was

driven to become well known.
indifferent about her future.
unwilling to listen to her parents.
determined to reach her goals.

25. Which best describes the author’s purpose in "Dorothea Lange”?

to inform readers about the origins of a photograph that has historical importance
to persuade readers to choose a profession based on their life experiences
to persuade readers that a specific photographer was the most talented in American history
to inform readers about the life and work of an admired American photographer

Here are the answers to your additional questions:

21. In this context, "steered clear of" means:
**stayed away from.**

22. This excerpt serves to foreshadow:
**the success Lange found photographing people in San Francisco.**

23. Based on Lange’s words, it is reasonable to infer that:
**Lange’s work was significantly influenced by her experiences.**

24. Based on Lange’s actions in this excerpt, it is reasonable to infer that she was:
**determined to reach her goals.**

25. The best description of the author’s purpose in "Dorothea Lange” is:
**to inform readers about the life and work of an admired American photographer.**

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