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

Question

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.