Read the following stanza from “Twelfth Song of Thunder.”
The voice that beautifies the land!
The voice above,
The voice of the thunder
Within the dark cloud
Again and again it sounds,
The voice that beautifies the land.
Which choice supports the idea that the song is a chant?
the images of nature and the land as the Navajo people of the time would have seen it
the element of thunder that echoes throughout the entire stanza of this song
the repetition of the word “voice” and the line “The voice that beautifies the land”
the use of the words “voice” and “sounds” that are supposed to remind the audience of chanting
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Explanation:
According to the observations made by Washington Matthews, the reciting of a song like "Twelfth Song of Thunder" often gave the Navajo people
the guarantee of a rich and plentiful harvest in the spring.
the opportunity to discuss their spiritual beliefs with others.
the occasion to have a celebration during difficult times.
the chance to come together and enjoy each other's company.
the chance to come together and enjoy each other's company.