I believe the correct answer is practices.
The entire paragraph is describing a practice which is quite common for this culture group. The practice is that of a competition where the emperor is present. There are no particular attitudes, values, or goals presented in the excerpt.
Answer:
The style of language used in this speech would be appropriate for which of these occasions? the Gettysburg address
Answer:
No
Explanation:
It has 2, because O is not Oh, if it was, it would count as a syllable.