Question

question 8 (1 point) the author of \sagebrush ape: yes virginia there is a sasquatch\ suggests that npr does not understand the difference between a hoax and a legend. which of the following best explains why this difference is important to the author? the author believes that bigfoot stories are harmful to our understanding of human evolution. the author believes that viewing sasquatch stories as legends, rather than hoaxes, helps us understand that such stories have meaning for people. the author believes it is important to distinguish hoaxes from legends so that we can eliminate superstitions in our culture.

Explanation:

The author likely values the cultural - meaning of Sasquatch stories as legends. Legends often carry cultural significance, while hoaxes are falsehoods.

Answer:

The author believes that viewing Sasquatch stories as legends, rather than hoaxes, helps us understand that such stories have meaning for people.