Evaluation:
Published: 01.12.1996.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays 'Analysis of "I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings"', 1.
Extract

"I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" is an utmost bona fide, descriptive memoir. This piece has a vast amount of stylistic devices that draw attention to the theme of Angelou's autobiography. When summoned together, these devices add up and make up beautiful life story.
Just as a sweetly sung melody dances through the wind, Maya Angelou's style flows fluently throughout her writing in her autobiographical piece, "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings". As the silent listener lets the tune seep into their ears, one begins to notice each individual note. The consistent style of lively imagery exempli…

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