Which lines from "sympathy" best express the idea that the speaker can relate to the caged bird's plight?

a. "when the wind stirs soft through the springing grass, and the river flows like a stream of glass; "

b. "when the first bird sings and the first bud opes, and the faint perfume from its chalice steals-"

c. "i know why the caged bird beats his wing till its blood is red on the cruel bars; "

d. "when he beats his bars and he would be free; it is not a carol of joy or glee,"

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Selina Gould

28 May, 07:05

Which lines from "sympathy" best express the idea that the speaker can relate to the caged bird's plight?

a. "when the wind stirs soft through the springing grass, and the river flows like a stream of glass; "

b. "when the first bird sings and the first bud opes, and the faint perfume from its chalice steals-"

c. "i know why the caged bird beats his wing till its blood is red on the cruel bars; "

d. "when he beats his bars and he would be free; it is not a carol of joy or glee,"

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Anne · Answer 1

The answer us C. Just took the testt.

Tabby · Answer 2

The correct answer of the given question above would be option C. The line from "Sympathy" that best expresses the idea that the speaker can relate to the caged birth's plight is this: "i know why the caged bird beats his wing till its blood is red on the cruel bars; " As you noticed, this line clearly tells that the speaker is able to relate to the feelings of the caged bird.