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Oral Literature Theory And Practice(Litt 121) (Litt 012) Question Paper

Oral Literature Theory And Practice(Litt 121) (Litt 012)

Course:Education

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013

TIME : 2 HOURS

Instructions:
Answer three questions at least one from each section.
SECTION A
Question One
A riddle is a short form of oral literature. How would you define it?
Attempt five classifications of riddles, giving suitable examples
What are five characteristics of riddles?
Give five functions of riddles in the community.
(20 marks)

SECTION B
Question Two
See the attached oral narrative "The hare, the lion and the Antelope."
Naming four categories of narratives you know, which one does this fall under?
With illustrations, identify five stylistic devices and five features of oral literature in this narrative.
State five qualities that make someone an interesting story teller.
Explain the five stages of narrative performance as observed by some communities.
(20 marks)

Question Three
Explain the theory of evolutionism and structuralism in relation to the interpretation of oral narratives. (20 marks)

SECTION C
Question Four
With regard to field work;
Which five preparations should one undertake prior to the research?
Which five problems is one likely to encounter and how would one solve each?
Imagine you have been asked to carryout field study to collect oral poems in your community. Which dramatic techniques are you likely to observe?
As a solitary researcher, which approach to fieldwork would you choose? State reasons for your choice.
(20 marks)

Question Five
Explain these approaches to fieldwork stating their strengths and weaknesses.
Supervised research
Independent research
Home based research
Out ward bound research.
(20 marks)

Oral Literature Theory And Practice(Litt 121) (Litt 012) Question Paper

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