Question

Yamanba of the Mountain
by Cathy Spagnoli

What is the effect of the author’s use of figurative language in this passage?

(1 point)
Responses

It emphasizes how important being brave is to characters in this cultural setting.
It emphasizes how important being brave is to characters in this cultural setting.

It explains why mountains play such a significant role in the cultural setting.
It explains why mountains play such a significant role in the cultural setting.

It helps the reader understand the cultural context behind the men’s decision to run away.
It helps the reader understand the cultural context behind the men’s decision to run away.

It reveals the importance of gender in the cultural context of the story.

Answers

GPT-4o mini
The effect of the author’s use of figurative language in the passage is best described by the response:

**It helps the reader understand the cultural context behind the men’s decision to run away.**

Figurative language often conveys deeper meanings and emotional resonance, allowing readers to grasp the motivations and societal pressures influencing the characters' actions.

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