Read this passage from the way to rainy mountain: [t]he dog said: "you know, i have puppies. they are young and weak and they have nothing to eat. if you will take care of my puppies, i will show you how to get away" (20). in what way does this passage fit the definition of a myth? a. it teaches a moral lesson. b. it emphasizes the value of youth. c. it focuses on a common fear: starvation. d. it features an animal as a character.

D. It features an animal as a character.

Explanation:

Myths are traditional stories, often about gods, heroes, or creatures of the animal world, that explain why the world is the way it is.

In the excerpt shown above, we see an animal as a character. The dog is talking and asking someone to take care of it puppies. For this reason we can say that this excerpt belongs to a myth.

"A corrupt politician struggles to come to terms with his ambitions, which have caused him to make many empty promises."

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"A young woman must overcome her fear of school in order to enroll in college courses for the first time."

Explanation:

A character-versus-self situation is a conflict that takes place within that character's mind, such as a moral dilemna or self-doubts.