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Lite 110:Introduction To Oral Literature April 2011 Question Paper
Lite 110:Introduction To Oral Literature April 2011
Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts
Institution: Kabarak University question papers
Exam Year:2011
KABARAK UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2010/2011 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION ARTS
COURSE CODE: LITE 110
1. There are TWO sections in this question Paper: A and B.
2. Questions ONE in SECTION A is Compulsory.
3. Choose any TWO Questions in section B.
SECTION A COMPULSORY (30 MARKS)
Question 1
Read the oral narrative below and answer the questions that follow. (Refer to story attached
page: Why hyenas limp)
Why hyenas limp
The hyena and the Vulture were once great friends. One day, after a hunting trip, the
vulture invited the hyena for a good meal of meat. When the hyena, in turn invited the vulture
for meat, he offered his guests insides of a green calabash which, being whitish, looked like very
fat flesh from a distance. In his greed, he refused to part with his good meat. So the vulture
went home hungry, but planning revenge.
Before long, the vulture asked the hyena to collect all the others of his clan to accompany
the vulture to the skies on a hunting trip. This the hyena did eagerly, for he had greatly liked the
meat given to him by the vulture. They were going to get a lot more of the same kind. Early the
following day, all the hyenas of the world collected outside the vulture’s house, every one of
them carrying wooden barrels, hives, large and small baskets, pots of all descriptions and even
granaries. Led by the vulture’s friend, they all clung onto the vulture’s tail-feather to be flown to
the skies – all except one old limping hyena who was considered too weak to journey to the
skies.
Up and up they went. From time to time, the vulture would ask them what they could see
on the earth. First the housetops, then the tops of the tallest trees and then only the peaks of the
highest mountains; up they went until they could see nothing but empty darkness. At this time,
the cunning vulture started singing, “Feather, pluck yourself and crash.”
“Hey, what are you saying friend?” asked the terrified hyenas, but he kept repeating the
same words and flying higher still.
Suddenly, the feather plucked itself off and all the hyenas came crashing to the ground;
the containers they carried pounded them to death. One and all, they died except the limping one
who had not joined the others. No wonder they all limp.
Question 1
(a) Classify the narrative and give a reason for your answer. (2 Marks)
(b) Identify and illustrate any four characteristics of Oral narratives present in the narrative.
(8 Marks)
(c) Discuss the personality traits represented by the two animals mentioned in the narrative.
(2 Marks)
(d) Discus with illustration any two examples of narrative style in this narrative. (4 Marks)
(e) If you were performing this story live, what four non-verbal cues would you use to make
it enjoyable? (8 Marks)
(f) In which way is the narrative a reflection of life in the modern society. (2 Marks)
(g) If there was a song in the narrative, state clearly any two functions the song would serve.
(4 Marks)
Question 2
(a) Oral literature has relevance in the modern society. Discuss in detail any four major
functions of oral literature in society. (16 Marks)
(b) Explain the meaning of the following terms as used in Oral literature. (4 Marks)
(i) Informant
(ii) Oracy
Question 3
(a) Advance some reasons to support the argument that Oral Literature is a reflection of society.
(9 Marks)
(b) Explain in detail any four major problems a field researcher is likely to face in the collection
of oral narratives. (8 Marks)
(c) State three reasons why Oral narratives largely use animals as characters. (3 Marks)
Question 4
(a) Compare and contrast myths and legends. (6 Marks)
(b) Explain clearly any three major problems that may arise in the translation of Oral Literature.
(6 Marks)
(c) Imagine that you are in the field collecting initiation songs. Identify two methods of data
collection and justify your choice. (4 Marks)
(d) How would each of the following affect the live performance of a song? (4 Marks)
(i) Instruments
(ii) Audience participation
Question 5
(a) Discuss the similarities between proverbs and riddles. (6 Marks)
(b) State two specific functions of both riddles and proverbs. (8 Marks)
(c) Explain the importance of each of the following things to a field researcher. (6 Marks)
(i) Questionnaires
(ii) Personal items
(iii) Recording equipment.
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