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In at least one hundred and fifty words, explain the importance of historical context in understanding the primary themes
of Muriel Ruckeyser's "Poem." Provide specific evidence from the text to support your response.
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Which pair of uses of figurative language from “the caged bird” support the extended metaphor of freedom versus oppression? back of the wind; floats downstream his wings are clipped; his feet are tied the caged bird sings; the free bird thinks dawn bright lawn; grave of dreams