Exploring Oral Literature Year 7

What is the definition of oral literature?

• Oral literature is the body of cultural knowledge and stories passed down through spoken word.

• Oral literature refers to digital storytelling techniques.

• Oral literature is a written form of storytelling.

• Oral literature is the study of ancient manuscripts.

List two characteristics of oral literature.

• 1. Reliance on performance; 2. Adaptability and variation over time.

• Exclusively for educational purposes

• Limited to a single version

• Strict adherence to written text

What are three features of oral literature?

• Written narratives

• Historical documentation

• Visual art forms

• Three features of oral literature are storytelling, cultural transmission, and performance.

Name one type of oral literature.

• Folklore

• History

• Biography

• Mythology

Explain the cultural significance of oral literature.

• Oral literature is primarily used for entertainment purposes.

• Oral literature is culturally significant as it preserves heritage, transmits values, and fosters community identity.

• Oral literature is only relevant in modern societies.

• Oral literature has no impact on community relationships.

How does oral literature differ from written literature?

• Oral literature is more complex than written literature.

• Oral literature is always written down before being performed.

• Written literature relies on oral traditions for its creation.

• Oral literature differs from written literature in its mode of transmission and reliance on performance.

Identify a characteristic that is unique to oral literature.

• Strict adherence to grammar rules

• Written documentation

• Reliance on performance and oral tradition.

• Use of complex vocabulary

What role does storytelling play in oral literature?

• Storytelling is only for entertainment purposes.

• Storytelling is primarily a written form of literature.

• Storytelling has no impact on cultural identity.

• Storytelling preserves culture, conveys morals, entertains, and fosters community.

Give an example of a type of oral literature.

• Ballad

• Epic

• Myth

• Folktale

Why is memory important in oral literature?

• Memory has no role in storytelling traditions.

• Memory is important in oral literature because it preserves and transmits cultural stories and values.

• Memory is primarily used for academic purposes.

• Memory is only important for personal recollection.