Question 8 • Common Core ELA 9 - ELA3009 A-IC
A myth is a traditional story that often uses extraordinary or supernatural events to explain a people’s origins, customs, or traditions. “The Beginnings of the Maasai” is best classified as a myth because its fantastic features explain the reason for the Maasai’s traditions. The other choices focus on explaining a volcanic eruption, a cattle conflict, or the purpose of weather, which do not fit the story’s central explanation.
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