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Rock Shelter Painting Morgan Simmons Summary
In the article Rock Shelter Painting by American Indian likely circa 1000-1600 the author Morgan Simmons informs the reader of the discovery of an ancient Native American cave painting in Tennessee. Throughout, Simmons utilises ethos and pathos to illustrate her understanding and credibility on the subject. By conferring with a cave specialist, an anthropology professor at the University of Tennessee, and by examining the beliefs and traditions of Native American tribes found in the Cumberland Plateau, Morgan Simmons creates an in-depth understanding of the importance of Native American cave paintings. To being with, the author emphasises the titles and professions of individuals included in the article. An example of this includes Cory Holliday,
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