The Oral Tradition

Question 1

Oral tradition

Answer 1

Stories handed down by word of mouth from generation to generation

Question 2

Narrative

Answer 2

Storie told on fiction, nonfiction, poetry and drama.

Question 3

American folklore

Answer 3

The traditional stories, collection of stories, and cultural practices they have evolved in the U.S.

Question 4

Myths

Answer 4

Traditional story, rooted in a particular culture, that deals with god, goddess, and other supernatural beings, as well as human heroes.

Question 5

Voice

Answer 5

Comprises the writer’s use of language to reflect his or her unique personality and attitude toward the topic, form, and audience.

Question 6

Theme

Answer 6

Central message or perception about life revealed thought a literary work.