Why might the reference to Chinese people calling themselves 'descendants of the Yellow Emperor' serve a symbolic function beyond genealogy?
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[Author's Purpose]
What does the sequencing of technological knowledge (pottery, rice cultivation, animal husbandry, silk) before the flood imply about the author’s view of civilization?
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[Inference]
How does the phrase 'organized people from different tribes' contribute to the portrayal of Yu the Great’s leadership?
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[Author's Purpose]
What logical function does the clause 'People not only respected him, but also appreciated the idea of cooperation with others' serve in explaining Tang’s success?
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[Textual Logic]
In what way does the repetition of 'according to legend' and 'mythology' affect the reader’s interpretation of Yu the Great’s achievements?
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[Narrative Framing]
What does the statement 'The Xia Dynasty marks the beginning of the class society and it was a period of slavery' imply about the author’s perspective on state formation?
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[Inference]
How does the mention of duck and goose breeding after the flood relate to the broader theme of recovery?
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[Symbolic Meaning]
What does the contradiction between 'Yu the Great was the 8th grandson of the Yellow Emperor' and 'Yu the Great was the founder of the imperial dynasty' suggest about the narrative structure?
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[Logical Tension]
What role does the thirteen-year duration of flood control play in constructing Yu the Great’s image?
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[Characterization]
Given that Tang defeated Jie because 'people did not like Jie', what assumption underlies the legitimacy of dynastic overthrow?