As for the war songs and prayers, each generation
Correct answer: A. Added something of its own to the stock
- A. Added something of its own to the stock
- B. Blindly repeated the songs and prayers
- C. Composed its own songs and prayers
- D. Repeated what has handed down to it
Explanation
The paragraph mentions that each generation, as war songs and prayers became traditional, added something of its own to the songs and prayers. This reflects the dynamic and evolving nature of the literature.
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