Why might the reference to Chinese people calling themselves 'descendants of the Yellow Emperor' serve a symbolic function beyond biological lineage?
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[Author's Purpose]
What does the chronological mention of technological advances before the flood suggest about the author’s view of societal resilience?
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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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[Rhetorical Function]
In what way does the statement 'After thirteen years, he controlled the great flood!' function rhetorically within the narrative structure?
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[Narrative Function]
What can be inferred about the relationship between ecological crisis and political legitimacy based on Tang’s rise to power?
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[Causal Inference]
What role does the repetition of 'According to legend' play in shaping the reader’s perception of historical authority?
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[Metadiscursive Function]
How does the placement of Tang’s appreciation for cooperation relate to the broader theme of governance?
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[Thematic Development]
What does the mention of breeding ducks and geese after the flood reveal about the connection between environmental control and social development?
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[Symbolic Inference]
Why might the author place the founding of the Xia Dynasty immediately after the description of flood control?
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[Structural Logic]
What does the discrepancy between two statements—'Yu the Great was the founder of the imperial dynasty' and 'The Xia Dynasty... was the first Chinese dynasty'—suggest about the text’s treatment of origins?