The term used to refer to a symbolic event or ritual that marks the transition from childhood to adulthood is called a(n):
A) growth rite
B) puberty rite
C) initiation rite
D) rite of passage

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Rite of passage is the term used to describe a ceremony or event marking an important stage in someone's life, especially birth, puberty, marriage, and death. Transition from childhood to adulthood is a classic example of a rite of passage.

The Term Used to Refer to a Symbolic Event or Ritual