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Question 1 • CMS 2025-2026 English I CREDIT RECOVERY

Why does Neiterkob’s daughter most likely tell the myth "The Beginnings of the Maasai”?

Answer
A
to entertain the reader with the fantastic setting of where the Maasai live
B
to persuade the reader to adopt the Maasai’s affection for the sky god
C
to impress the reader with the history of the Maasai
D
to explain to the reader the origin of Maasai culture

Explanation

A myth such as “The Beginnings of the Maasai” explains how a people and their traditions came to be. Neiterkob’s daughter most likely tells it to explain the origin of Maasai culture. The story may also be entertaining, but its main purpose is to explain Maasai origins rather than simply impress or persuade the reader.

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