Oral Tradition and Spoken Word

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Course Outline

  1. Oral Tradition Forms and Functions
  2. Interpreting Cultural Communication
  3. Spoken Word Devices and Delivery
  4. Comparing and Evaluating Performances
  5. Constructing an Effective Spoken Word
  6. Ethical and Audience-Aware Expression

1. Oral Tradition Forms and Functions

Key Concepts & Definitions

  • Oral tradition : the passing of knowledge, beliefs, history, values, and artistic expression through spoken or performed forms
  • Epic : a long narrative about the adventures, struggles, and achievements of a hero that often reflects the values and history of a community

★ Must-know

  • Common forms of oral tradition include:
    • storytelling
    • chants
    • epics
    • myths
    • legends
    • proverbs
    • riddles
    • songs
    • spoken poetry

📌 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?

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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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