English

Lilianna Heath

11 May, 13:45

Read the excerpt from "The Caged Bird."

But a caged bird stands on the grave of dreams

his shadow shouts on a nightmare scream

his wings are clipped and his feet are tied

so he opens his throat to sing.

What is the figurative meaning of the excerpt?

a The bird's cage has been placed so that it overlooks a cemetery.

b The bird's cage is so small that it cramps his wings and feet.

c The caged bird has had his hope destroyed.

d The caged bird is thinking very serious thoughts.