Based on the author’s use of figurative language in the story "Yamanba of the Mountain" by Cathy Spangnoli, what can a reader determine about the cultural setting of the story? Select the two correct answers.

Question

A The story is set where babies can fly.
B The story is set where people fear things needlessly.
C The story is set where people climb mountains.
D The story is set where rice is a common food.
E The story is set in a place where courage is an important trait.

Answer 1

Based on the figurative language used in "Yamanba of the Mountain" by Cathy Spagnoli, a reader can determine the following about the cultural setting of the story:

C. The story is set where people climb mountains.
D. The story is set where rice is a common food.

These answers reflect the cultural aspects typically associated with settings that involve mountainous regions and traditional diets.