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    else just because of how you look? Have you ever been labeled because of something that happened to you? Have people ever judged you for something that is completely out of your control? If so, then you’ll understand exactly how Marguerite feels in I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou. This book is an autobiographical narrative of Maya Angelou’s life with herself as the main character. Other important characters include her older brother Bailey, her grandmother, whom she calls Momma,…

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    Poets commonly talk about issues in society by using figurative language to avoid offending civilization. “Caged Bird” by Maya Angelou addresses the huge issue that some humans are repressed while others live free. Angelou uses figurative language such as synecdoches, juxtaposing a caged bird to a free bird, which signifies the natural born rights and freedom that people have, while the caged bird represents people who are repressed and, unfortunately, do not have these rights. The overall…

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    Perseverance Of Maya Angelou Maya Angelou once said There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you. Maya Angelou an underprivileged woman to made a name for herself as writer,singer,dancer,playwright,and so much more. When Maya Angelou was a child she went thought a lot of hard times and she never let that stop her from what she had to achieve. Perseverance is going through a hard time and not letting that stop you. Perseverance is a quality that Maya Angelou demonstrated…

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    Maya Angelou is a very important person in our history. She was known for her famous poems, awards, accomplishments, and books.She was known for her book called I know why the caged bird sings. She was an author, civil rights activist, poet, writer, and directed. Maya Angelou has gotten many awards. She won three grammys. She got awards of best spoken word, Presidential Medal of Freedom, and National Medal of Arts. She also recited her poem “On the Pulse of the Morning” at Bill…

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    written by Maya Angelou. Angelou is known as one of the most influential African women of all times. She is best known for her famous poems about injustices, tribulations, and experiences that she went through. For instance, Still I Rise, Phenomenal Woman, and I know why the caged bird sings, are some of her examples. Angelou was not only a famous poet, but an inspirational speaker, book writer, civil rights activist, actress, and dancer. One of her most fascinating accomplishments is being the…

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    stories about her career”. She called Robert Loomis and told him “she’s got a book in her of some kind” (Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise, 2016). Following this discovery, Angelou went on to write seven autobiographies about her life stories, with her first one becoming one of Time Magazine’s “100 best and most influential books written in English since 1923”.…

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    I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is an autobiography that follows Maya Angelou’s early life accomplishments and experiences. One must go through trials and tribulations until one can succeed. Maya had many things and people that have impacted who she has become. This novel demonstrates life lessons, strength, and value, moral and character. Maya is caged and endures racism, sexual abuse, literacy yet she uses the power of her words to sing for her freedom. Being black during the 1930’s in the…

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    Stevie Wonder is well-known for his Rhythm & Blues sounds and as a singer-songwriter and record producer. Wonder was born in Saginaw, Michigan on May 13, 1950. His original birth name was actually Stevland Hardaway Judkins name by his parents Calvin Judkins and Lula May Judkins. Wonder was blind due to the fact that he did not receive enough oxygen in the incubator as a premature baby. So he was diagnosis with retinopathy of prematurity, which made him blind. Wonder had numerous talents that he…

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    God’s word. I love to learn about God and my bible is a way I can do that. My bible is also special to me because of the note my grandpa wrote in it. This note is special because my grandpa is a very important part of my life and I love him a lot. This is why my bible would be one of my artifacts found with me if Gulf Shores were rediscovered. The second artifact that would be found would be a soccer ball. I would have a soccer ball because I love to play soccer a lot. A reason why I would…

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    The Beautiful Game Yes I am talking about the world´s most popular sport soccer, football, futbol or anything it is known by all around the world. Where I am from it is known as soccer and almost everyone I know plays it. Some of my best friends I only know because of soccer,and I believe that is because soccer is a sport that you can not win without the use of teamwork. That is why when you play on a soccer team together you not only become teammates but family. Soccer is to me a sport unlike…

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