The Use and the Functions of Body Language in Oral Literature
The Use and The Functions of Body Language in Oral Literature
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The Use and the Functions of Body Language in Oral Literature
Body language is one of the most important aspects of oral performance. It involves both the performer and the audience. Just like how everyone uniquely uses other languages, each performer and audience have their own unique way of expressing themselves without using words. Body Language in oral literature includes activities that involve the use of either a part of the body or the whole body with respect to a performance item. Body language in Oral Literature involves: Nodding Smiling Sitting
posture (upright or leaning forward). Dancing Clapping/
applauding Laughing Frowning Waving Stamping
feet. Use of body language in oral literature serves has the following major functions: Body language makes a performance interesting. It enhances memorability of the performed item. It breaks the monotony of an empty narration. It enhances the interpretation of a performance item by the audience as body movement can be used to demonstrate Body
languages that show alertness on the part of audience during perfor…
