Question

read the excerpt from leslie marmon silkos story \the man to send rain clouds.\

leon stared at the new moccasins that teofilo had made for the ceremonial dances in the summer. they were nearly hidden by the red blanket. it was getting colder, and the wind pushed gray dust down the narrow pueblo road.

which item acts as a symbol in this excerpt?

the moccasins
the red blanket
the wind
the road

Explanation:

Analyze the excerpt and question

Using the Literary Symbolism knowledge point

The excerpt is from Leslie Marmon Silko's short story "The Man to Send Rain Clouds." The passage mentions several items: the new moccasins, the red blanket, the wind, and the narrow pueblo road. We need to identify which item acts as a primary symbol in this context.

Evaluate the symbolic significance of the items

Using the Literary Symbolism knowledge point

• The moccasins: In the story, the moccasins are specifically made by Teofilo for ceremonial dances. They represent Pueblo tradition, cultural heritage, and the spiritual preparation of the deceased for their journey to bring rain clouds.
• The red blanket, the wind, the road: While these elements establish the setting and mood, they do not carry the same deliberate, culturally rich symbolic weight as the ceremonial moccasins in this specific excerpt.

Therefore, the moccasins serve as the primary symbol.

Answer:

• (A) the moccasins (Correct answer)
• (B) the red blanket
• (C) the wind
• (D) the road