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📌 A myth may explain the origin of the world, natural events, cultural practices, or beliefs about supernatural beings, whereas a legend is connected to a person, place, or event considered historically significant by a community, although repeated retelling may change some details.
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1. In cultural communication, what does the audience refer to?
2. A speaker uses a broken chain to represent freedom from oppression. Which device does this example illustrate?
3. Which approach demonstrates cultural sensitivity when interpreting a community’s traditional text?
What is oral tradition?
The passing of knowledge and culture through spoken or performed forms.
Name common forms of oral tradition.
Storytelling, chants, epics, myths, legends, proverbs, riddles, songs, and spoken poetry.
What defines an epic in oral tradition?
A long narrative about a hero's adventures reflecting community values and history.
What does a myth explain in oral tradition?
The origin of the world, natural events, cultural practices, or supernatural beliefs.
What distinguishes a legend from a myth?
A legend relates to historically significant people, places, or events with changing details.
What is a proverb?
A short, memorable statement expressing practical wisdom or life lessons.
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