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Yamanba of the Mountain" from Asian Tales and Tellers by Cathy Spagnoli © 1998 Cathy Spagnoli, published 1998 by August House, Inc.

Question
Use the passage to answer the question.

Based on the author’s use of figurative language in the passage, what can a reader determine about the cultural setting of the story? Select the two correct answers.

(1 point)
Responses

The story is set in a place where rice is a common food.
The story is set in a place where rice is a common food.

The story is set in a place where babies can fly at birth.
The story is set in a place where babies can fly at birth.

The story is set in a place where people fear things needlessly.
The story is set in a place where people fear things needlessly.

The story is set in a place where people climb mountains.
The story is set in a place where people climb mountains.

The story is set in a place where courage is an important trait.

Answer 1

Based on the author's use of figurative language in the passage, a reader can determine the cultural setting of the story includes the following:

1. The story is set in a place where rice is a common food.
2. The story is set in a place where courage is an important trait.

These answers reflect common themes in narratives that may highlight cultural practices and values associated with bravery and sustenance.