CHARACTERISTICS OF MYTHS

CHARACTERISTICS OF DILEMMA NARRATIVES.

CHARACTERISTICS OF ANIMAL TALES

CHARACTERISTICS OF AETIOLOGICAL NARRATIVES

CHARACTERISRICS OF LEGENDS

DIFFERENT TYPES/CATEGORIES OF ORAL NARRATIVES.

CLASSIFICATION OF ORAL NARRATIVES. Oral narratives are classified on the basis of: Social function.         Some entertain whereas others warn, educate or discourage certain vices in the society.         This is what they are about or what they entail e.g. in dilemma narratives where a character is faced with two situations that are tough to

WHY WE STUDY ORAL NARRATIVES. a) We study oral narratives as a source of entertainment for many. b) We study oral narratives as an Identification and continuity of culture of a people. c) We study oral narratives as a form of education d) We study oral narratives for continental unity. e) We study oral narratives

CHARACTERISTICS/FEATURES OF ORAL NARRATIVES.

GENRES/TYPES/FORMS OF ORAL LITERATURE.