Question

What is the central thread that connects the three parts of Section VIII in The Way to Rainy Mountain?

A. Saying “above my eyes” is one way to gain protection.
B. Naming objects gives them magical powers.
C. The dead should be honored by not speaking their names.
D. Language is a powerful way to influence reality.

Answer 1

The answer is D, I just took the quiz.

Answer 2

D. Language is a powerful way to influence reality.

Step-by-step explanation:

The central thread that connects the three parts of Section VIII in "The Way to Rainy Mountain" by N. Scott Momaday, is that language is a powerful way to influence reality. The book is divided into three sections. These are divided into chapters which are told in three different voices, the voices of the tribe, traditional history, and personal memories. These voices are related to one another, which shows that they are intertwined. The central thread of Section VIII is the power of language. In this section, the twins defend themselves from threats by saying words that they have learned. Language is powerful and it influences reality.