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Yamanba of the Mountain
by Cathy Spagnoli
What is the effect of the author’s use of figurative language in this passage?

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

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

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

The figurative language conveys cultural beliefs and emotions that explain why the men reacted as they did, showing how customs and fears shape their choices.