The word narrative simply means a story or a tale. Sometimes certain types of narratives are referred to using the term folk tale.
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Forms of oral literature: Oral Narratives
What is a narrative? The word narrative simply
means a story or a tale. Sometimes certain types of narratives are referred to
using the term folk tale. What are some oral
narratives in English? There are various types of oral narratives in English. These narratives serve various purposes such as giving
historical accounts, giving the origin of things, while others are used to
entertain. Some of the common types of narratives include; a) Myths b) Legends c) Trickster
narratives d) Aetiological
narratives e) Dilemma narratives f) Monster/ogre
narratives a. Myths Myths explain the origin of a group of people with a
common origin. Myths can also explain the early development of a group of
people. Some of the common features of myths are: i. Myths explain the
origin of a people with a common origin. ii. Most
