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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.

FUNCTIONS OF ORAL LITERATURE a) Oral literature creates entertainment to all classes of people in the society e.g Isikuti dance among the Luhya Isikuti dance Vuyanzi x2 Vuyanzi vuyanzi eeh! Jane mbee mkoye kwanje. The song comments on happiness that is prevalent in the community hence calls for a celebration mood. b) Oral literature Explains

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ORAL AND WRITTEN LITERATURE.   ORAL LITERATURE.                        WRITTEN LITERATURE. Utilizes word of mouthCan be changed( elastic)PerformedSocietal affairInvolves physical artifacts Utilizes written wordStaticReadIndividual affairRarely does it involve physical activity