Question

After reading an excerpt from The Way to Rainy Mountain, consider the Cherokee Indian creation story, "How the World Was Made." Evaluate the tone, format, and style of each of these American Indian stories. What similarities and differences do you recognize?

Answer 1

Answer:

Momaday watched and measured his grandmother praying in the traditional Kiowa way

Explanation:

Both of these stories are very similar in terms of language, style and structure. There are several features which prove this. In terms of their tone, when thinking about things of cultural importance, such as Rainy Mountain, all stories take on a serious sound. It highlights the importance for American Indian societies of such artifacts and sites.

All stories use a narrative style with respect to their format and style. We may perceive, however, that this sound is not just entertaining but insightful too. Both stories want to teach readers about the communities that contributed to their creation and the events.