Question

Read the passage from “The Caged Bird.”

But a bird that stalks
down his narrow cage
can seldom see through
his bars of rage
his wings are clipped and
his feet are tied
so he opens his throat to sing.

What is the literal meaning of stalks?

Answer 1

Answer: The meaning of 'stalks' would be to pursue or follow prey/someone.

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Answer 2

The correct answer is D : to walk with measured stiff strides

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