... she recited her poem, "On the Pulse of the Morning," at President Clinton's inauguration. However, it was Angelou's legendary writings that set her apart. Her autobiography, I Know Why The Cage Bird Sings, was nominated for numerous awards, and remains an essential book for many. Through a variety of literary techniques, such as metaphor, simile, personification, and imagery, Angelou presents the hardships of ... finished his speech, the hopeless feeling he left in the auditorium was evident. Donleavy had exposed the racial tensions of 1940, and Angelou went from feeling accomplished and...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate