Question

According to the observations that Washington Matthews made of Navajo songs, which of the following reasons is most likely the purpose of “Twelfth Song of Thunder”?
A.to ask the gods for wealth and material items
B.to heal the sick people within the community
C.to welcome visitors and travelers
D.to ask for a gift, such as rain, from nature

Answer 1

Answer:

D. to ask for a gift, such as rain, from nature

Explanation:

According to the observations that Washington Matthews made of Navajo songs, the reason that is most likely the purpose of “Twelfth Song of Thunder” is "to ask for a gift, such as rain, from nature"

From the excerpt of “Twelfth Song of Thunder”, it is seen that the author was asking for a "gift from nature like rain" which he terms the voice that beautifies the land and the voice of thunder.

He further reveals that the voice is among plants. This means a gift like rain from nature.