But a caged bird stands on the grave of dreams his shadow shouts on a nightmare scream his wings are clipped and his feet are tied so he opens his throat to sing How does the perspective of the caged bird in lines 26 - 29 help build tension?

A-The perspective of the caged bird contrasts with the free bird and illustrates the horrors of the caged bird's confinement.

B-The perspective of the caged bird shows the physical trauma the bird has suffered and how it will rise above this damage .

C-The perspective of the caged bird demonstrates that the caged bird can sing, even in captivity and will overcome it's circumstances .

D-The perspective of the caged bird illustrates the difference between freedom and confinement, and how without confinement we cannot appreciate freedom.