Long ago, the gods held a meeting to create a new animal.
"It will be large, with strong bones, so man can use them to
make tools," said the sky god. "It will be covered in a thick
hide, so man can use it to make leather clothing," said the
water god. "Its meat will be plentiful, so man will have
much to eat," said the wind god. They called the animal
bison and set great herds of them across the land.
As I washed the unfinished food down the drain and
collected the paper plates to throw out, I considered my
ancestors. What would they think of this excess and
waste? They would have spent days on a hunt to take
down a single bison and then painstakingly find a use for
every single part. Was our heritage picnic becoming a
dishonor to their legacy?
Which of these best describes how the personal narrative enhances a
reader's understanding of the mythical description?
A. It illustrates the differences between modern buildings and those
used long ago.
B. It supports the people's appreciation for resourcefulness by
showing how the practice is carried on today.
OC. It confirms the idea that the bison was a highly valued resource to
this cultural group.
D. It shows that the values of long ago are no longer relevant but still
fun to remember and share.