How would you describe the phrase "oralformulaic," as you learned it in this course ?
Correct answer: D. As a method of composing stories in the oral tradition
- A. As a term associated only with religious written literature
- B. As a device used to describe the flaws in the oral tradition
- C. As a technique that became popular after the invention of the printing press
- D. As a method of composing stories in the oral tradition
Explanation
An oral-formulaic method uses recurring phrases, patterns, and traditional units to help performers compose and remember stories during oral performance. It belongs to oral tradition and is not a product of printing.
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