In "The Raven and the First Men: The Beginnings of the Haida,” which evidence best helps the reader infer that the Haida might find it acceptable behavior to play tricks on one another?
Answer
A
The story presents Raven’s trick against the Sky Chief in a matter-of-fact manner.
B
The story presents Raven’s trick against the Sky Chief in a sarcastic manner.
C
The story presents Raven’s trick against the Sky Chief in an over-the-top manner.
D
The story presents Raven’s trick against the Sky Chief in a humorous manner.
Explanation
A matter-of-fact presentation describes Raven’s trick without treating it as shocking or morally wrong. That calm, neutral tone can suggest that trickery is accepted behavior in the story’s world. A sarcastic or humorous tone would show a stronger attitude toward the trick, while an over-the-top tone would mainly emphasize its exaggeration.
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