"Caged Bird" is a poem by Maya Angelou that uses the metaphor of a caged bird to explore themes of oppression and freedom. Overall, the poem serves as a powerful metaphor for the struggles of those who face oppression and their deep desire for liberation.
 
This product contains a stanza summarization chart, an extended metaphor one-pager explanation, and an activity requiring students to identify metaphors, personification, positive and negative connotation, and shifts in the poem. Answers are provided for all activities.