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Oral Literature Theory And Practice(Litt 121) Question Paper

Oral Literature Theory And Practice(Litt 121)

Course:Education

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013

TIME : 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer any three questions
Question One
Explain the reasons put forward for the study of oral literature. (20 Marks)

Question Two
Explain the basic tenets of the evolution theory and explain how it affected the understanding of the nature of African societies and in turn their oral art. (20 Marks)

Question Three
With close reference to the genres of oral literature, explain how performance enriches an oral item. (20 Marks)

Question Four
Oral literature has suffered untold distortions at the hands of amateur collectors. Discuss. (16 Marks)

Question Five
Using appropriate examples from your community explain the social functions of proverbs. (20 Marks)

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