Which of the following typify the oralformulaic ?
Correct answer: D. All of the Above
- A. The repetition of words
- B. The use of epithets with character's names
- C. An episodic structure
- D. All of the Above
Explanation
Oral-formulaic composition relies on repeated phrases, stock epithets such as a character's descriptive title, and episodic narrative patterns that aid performance and memory. These features make all three options characteristic of oral-formulaic poetry.
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