Read the passage.
Dreams
by Langston Hughes
Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.
What type of symbol is the broken-winged bird in this poem?
Animal
Person
Summarizing
Object
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The broken-winged bird in this poem is a symbol of a life without dreams - unable to fly and limited in its potential for growth and freedom. It represents the idea that without dreams, life becomes stagnant and unfulfilled.
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