Application of Skills Directions: Apply the Knowledge You Have Gained from Chapter 9

question 10

Multiple Choice

Application of Skills
Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 9 to select the best answer to the questions about the following reading passage.
^​1Every society, from the smallest band society to the most complex postindustrial society, has a sacred literature called myth that states certain religious truths. Myths, embodying a specific worldview, contain stories of the gods, their origins, their activities, and the moral injunction they teach. Unlike magic or witchcraft, myths serve to answer the larger questions surrounding human existence-such as why we are here. Myths not only have an explanatory function, but they also validate some of the essential beliefs, values, and behavior patterns of a culture. That is, a culture's mythology is closely connected to its moral and social order. It is important to point out that myths need not have any basis in historical fact. Although there may be elements of history in myth (and vice versa) , the importance of myth from an anthropological perspective is that the narrative reflects, supports, and legitimizes patterns of thoughts and behavior.
²A common form of myth is the myth of origin, which provides answers to questions about how things began. Often, these myths tell of the origins of the gods themselves, their adventures, and how they went about creating both humans and the natural environment. Some myths, which can be told in either sacred or profane settings, describe how various gods (or divinely inspired humans) brought about the existence of important cultural features such as government, fire, or agriculture. Another type of myth, known as a trickster myth, is less serious in tone but carries important messages. These often humorous myths serve at least two functions-to reveal the historical origins of certain features of the world and also a moral that is conveyed.
 -adapted from Ferraro, Cultural Anthropology: An Applied Perspective , pp. 355-356
What form does the expository reading passage above use to present its information?​

• A) ​cause‐effect
• B) ​classification
• C) ​process
• D) ​definition

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Definitions:

Miscommunication

The failure to convey or understand information accurately, leading to misunderstandings and potential conflicts.

Communication Styles

Distinct manners and techniques that individuals use to exchange information, ideas, and feelings with others, including verbal, non-verbal, and visual methods.

Student Health Service

An organization typically found in educational institutions, aimed at providing health care and medical services to students.

Student Depression

A mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, affecting academic and social functioning of students.