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Compare and Contrast: Myths and Cultures

Question 4 • PCA 26-27 - ELA - I Literature and Composition (23.3616000) YL IC – 2230727

Which examples from the myths best illustrate the point that the Māori believe the purpose of stars is to add beauty to the world, while the Haida believe the stars add light to the world? Check all that apply.In the Haida myth, Raven is responsible for releasing the stars into the sky because he is a troublemaker.In the Haida myth, mischievous Raven frees the trapped stars to illuminate the sky, much to the chief’s annoyance.In the Māori myth, Tāne decides to honor his father, Rangi, by decorating him with stars.In the Māori myth, all of the children fall to Earth, where they are received by their mother.

Answer
A
In the Haida myth, Raven is responsible for releasing the stars into the sky because he is a troublemaker.
B
In the Haida myth, mischievous Raven frees the trapped stars to illuminate the sky, much to the chief’s annoyance.
C
In the Māori myth, Tāne decides to honor his father, Rangi, by decorating him with stars.
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In the Māori myth, all of the children fall to Earth, where they are received by their mother.

Explanation

The Haida example should show stars providing light: Raven frees the trapped stars to illuminate the sky, which is described in choice B. The Māori example should show stars adding beauty: Tāne decorates his father, Rangi, with stars, as in choice C. The other choices do not make the relevant purpose of the stars clear.

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