tyle has to do with the way language is fashioned or used artistically to communicate.
These features of styles includes...
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Features of Style in Oral Literature FEATURES OF STYLE IN ORAL NARRATIVES Oral narratives employ certain feature forms or qualities to deliver their message. Style has to do with the way language is fashioned or used artistically to communicate.
These features of styles includes: - 1. OPENING FORMULAE IN ORAL NARRATIVES Opening formula is evident in a narrative when the story begins with words; a long time ago, a Long long time ago or once upon a time. When a story begins this way it achieves certain effects or functions including. i. It marks the beginning of the narrative. ii. The person who utters those words is immediately identified as the narrator.
iii. These words call for attention from the audience as the story has started.
iv. The words clearly indicates that we are moving away from the natural world and entering the fictional world of the narrator since we are dealing with a long time – ago the infinite past.
NB: However not all narratives start with the opening formulae myths and legends for instance do not sta…
