2.2 - Literary Traditions
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Practice Questions
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What is an oral epic?
💡 Hint: Think about storytelling traditions.
Name one purpose of medieval ballads.
💡 Hint: What would they tell the community?
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What is the primary function of oral epics?
💡 Hint: Consider the storytelling aspect and its impact on culture.
True or False: Broadsides were a modern invention.
💡 Hint: Think about when print was first developed.
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Critically evaluate how two different cultural narratives—one from an oral epic and one from contemporary literature—convey similar themes of resilience. Provide examples.
💡 Hint: Think about the challenges faced by characters in both stories.
Discuss the importance of media in shaping narratives across cultures. Compare how oral traditions and printed materials like broadsides influence public perception in their respective times.
💡 Hint: What role does the audience play in engaging with these narratives?
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