Question

the following text is adapted from the 1895 poem \ojistoh\ by emily pauline johnson, a kanienkahagen (mohawk) writer also known as tekahionwake. i am ojistoh, i am she, the wife of him whose name breathes bravery and life and courage to the tribe who calls him chief. i am ojistoh, his white star, and he is land, and lake, and sky—and soul to me. as used in the text, what does the word \breathes\ most nearly mean? a. imparts b. relinquishes c. surrenders d. absorbs

Explanation:

In the context of the poem, "breathes" implies that the name gives or conveys bravery, life, and courage to the tribe. "Imparts" means to give or pass on something, which best fits this meaning. "Relinquishes" means to give up, "surrenders" is about giving in to an opponent, and "absorbs" is about taking in. None of these other words match the context as well as "imparts".

Answer:

A. Imparts