Read this passage from The Way to Rainy Mountain:

Answer:

The correct option is D.

Answer:

D. An animal is portrayed as a character in the story.

Explanation:

Myths are classic tales that often involve deities, heroes, or animals and seek to explain the nature of the world.

In the provided excerpt, an animal takes on a role; the dog speaks and requests someone to care for its young. Hence, we can conclude that this excerpt falls under the category of a myth.