Q13

[peg_city]

Where does it say A? Thanks

Thanks

[jpchris3]

Hi,

I was also wondering why A is the correct answer.
Why would it be D, doesn't that contradict lines 14-15?
Thanks!

[stevenlechter]

Hi,

Where you get that (E) is not the right answer, i.e. that a Hopi name's ability to subtly convey meaning lends its poetic quality? Doesn't seem to be explicitly stated anywhere.

Thanks in advance for your help.
Steven

[alexg89]

The reason D is the correct answer is because this does NOT contribute to the poetic quality of Hopi naming. This would be more along the lines of the European characterization of names.

Now:
A is supported line 52
B is in line 44
C is in line 53
E is inferred from lines 30-32

[logicfiend]

Just to add on to the explanation above, several places in the passage differentiate identifying the individual with poetic quality as separate concepts, indicating that identifying the individual is not related to the poetic quality of the name.

L12-19: "Among the Hopi of the southwestern US, names often refer to historical or ritual events in order both to place individuals within society and to confer identity upon them. FURTHERMORE, the images used to evoke those event suggest that Hopi names can be seen as a type of poetic composition."

The ID of the name and the poetic quality are seen as different concepts.

And last paragraph L49-51: "They indicate social relationships—but only indirectly—and they individuate persons. Equally important, though, is their poetic quality."

Again, they are described separately. Definitely a close reading question. I didn't get this one until I was reviewing the section.