Reread the last stanza from “Sympathy.” Analyze the nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations. Then answer the follow-up questions.

I know why the caged bird sings, ah me,

When his wing is bruised and his bosom sore,—

When he beats his bars and he would be free;

It is not a carol of joy or glee,

But a prayer that he sends from his heart's deep core,

But a plea, that upward to Heaven he flings —

I know why the caged bird sings!

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Part A

What is the connotation of the word “plea” as it is used in this stanza?

It connotes a request.

It connotes a desperate appeal.

It connotes an excuse.

It connotes an urgent demand.

Part B

Which sentence or phrase from the stanza supports your answer to Part A?

“a prayer that he sends from his heart’s deep core”

“upward to Heaven he flings”

“a carol of joy or glee”

“he would be free”

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Explanation: Much like a prayer, a plea can be a deep and desperate call for help. An "urgent demand" would be similar in the sense that the caged bird is desperate, but one who cries for help is not in the position to be demanding, but praying.

What is denotation?

Denotation is the literal meaning, or "dictionary definition," of a word. Denotation is defined in contrast to connotation, which is the array of emotions and ideas suggested by a word in addition to its dictionary definition.

How denotation is different from connotation?

Connotation and denotation are easily confused, and the fact that neither word is particularly common in everyday use makes it difficult for many people to get a firm grip on the difference between them. While each of these two words has several possible meanings, they are notably distinct from each other in all senses. Denotation is concerned with explicit meaning, and connotation tends to be concerned with implicit meaning.

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