In a particular African tribe, when adolescent girls reach menarche, there is a ceremony in which they cover themselves in white ashes, and walk through the village singing a song about becoming an adult. This ceremony is a good example of which of the following?
A) an apprenticeship
B) a rite of passage
C) a secular trend
D) a personal fable

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Rites of passage are symbolic events or rituals to mark life transitions, such as from childhood to adult status. Such a transition ritual may include a ceremony, name change, or physical challenge.

In a Particular African Tribe, When Adolescent Girls Reach Menarche