What do you know about American Literature, and do you think it should still be talked about today? Who are some well-known people with discoveries that you know ?
Are the stories that you know true?

Which pair of uses of figurative language from "the caged bird" 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

In 2–3 complete sentences, thoroughly explain the protagonist's main motivation or goal in "the rules of the game"? what does the protagonist want? provide at least two specific details from the text to support your analysis of the protagonist's motivation or goal.

Which type of story uses animals as characters in order to illustrate a general truth about human nature?