Read the excerpt from Javier's research paper about
samurai
Which text feature would best clarify the information
in this part of Javier's paper?
O an illustrated diagram of a samurai in full battle
gear
O a chart showing the time warriors spent in training
O a bulleted list itemizing the samurai's codes of
conduct
O a time line with dates and events leading to the rise
of the samurai
In the 12th century, the samurai warrior class took
control in Japan. The rigorous training for these
warriors began in childhood. Trainees studied self-
discipline, martial arts, and poetry. They were also
expected to follow a guiding code of conduct called
Bushido, which translates to "the way of the warrior."
Additionally, young warriors spent hours perfecting
their skills in horseback riding and archery. After years
of preparation, the warriors were ready for battle. In
conflicts, samurai were covered head to toe. They
wore heavy iron breastplates to protect their chests,
and leather armor to shield their arms shoulders,
thighs, and shins. They wore bulky metal helmets that
protected their heads and necks. High-ranking
warriors sometimes added feathers, horns, or other
decorations to their helmets. Near the end of the