Narratives

Features and functions of Dilemma Narratives

Definition of Dilemma stories A dilemma story is a story in which at the end, the audience is presented with two or more choices/options to choose fr…

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 t…

14 Common Features of Oral Narratives and Oral Poems

Narratives and oral poems (also known as songs) are some of the most common forms of Oral Literature. Though they are of many forms, oral narratives …

Classification of Oral Narratives with Examples

Classification of Oral Narratives Oral narratives may be classified into the following categories: 1. Myths narratives Myths may be defined as pro…

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…

Classification of Oral Narratives

CLASSIFICATIONS OF ORAL NARRATIVES  Oral narratives can be sub-divided into various sub-genres as follows: -  a) Tricksters stories b) Ogre/…

7 Verbal and and non-verbal Devices in Story Telling

Verbal cues Verbal Cues are also known as oral cues or oral devices. These devices are applied by the narrator of an oral narrative to attract and …