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There is likewise another diversion which is only shown before the emperor and the empress, and first minister, upon particular occasions. The emperor lays on the table three fine silken threads of six inches long; one is purple, the other yellow, and the third white. These threads are proposed as prizes for those persons whom the emperor has a mind to distinguish by a peculiar mark of his favor. . . . The emperor holds a stick in his hands, both ends parallel to the horizon, while the candidates advancing, one by one, sometimes leap over the stick, sometimes creep under it, backward and forward, several times, according as the stick is advanced or depressed.



Which shared aspect of a culture group is best expressed by this passage?

goals
attitudes
values
practices


THE AUTHOR DIVERTS THE EMPEROR, AND HIS NOBILITY OF BOTH SEXES, IN A VERY UNCOMMON MANNER—THE DIVERSIONS OF THE COURT OF LILLIPUT DESCRIBED—THE AUTHOR HAS HIS LIBERTY GRANTED HIM, UPON CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

My gentleness and good behavior had gained so far on the emperor and his court, and indeed upon the army and people in general, that I began to conceive hopes of getting my liberty in a short time. I took all possible methods to cultivate this favorable disposition. The natives came by degrees to be less apprehensive of any danger from me. I would sometimes lie down and let five or six of them dance on my hand . . . .



Which traits would the narrator most likely use to describe himself?

pleasant and attentive
gloomy and impatient
fidgety and impulsive
intelligent and adventurous

Answer 1

The answer is D, practices, and A, pleasant and attentive.

Answer 2

Practices

Pleasant and attentive

Step-by-step explanation:

In this passage, we learn about the practices of a cultural group. This is a shared aspect among members of a cultural group. In this example, the practices that are described are those of elaborate rituals for the emperor, empress and prime minister.

The narrator of this text tells us that his behaviour is good, and that he is a "gentle" person. Moreover, he tells us that the natives recognize this because they are now less fearful about getting close to him. Therefore, it is likely htat the author would describe himself as pleasant and attentive.