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!

CA-CCSS: CA. L.9-10.5bCA. RL.9-10.4

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”

I WILL NAME BRAINLIEST PLEASE HURRY