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Lite 110:Introduction To Oral Literature April 2010 Question Paper

Lite 110:Introduction To Oral Literature April 2010

Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2010

KABARAK UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2009/2010 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
ARTS
COURSE CODE: LITE 110
INSTRUCTIONS
1. There are TWO Sections in this question paper. (A & B)
2. Question ONE in SECTION A is COMPULSORY
3. Choose ANY TWO Questions in SECTION B.

SECTION A: (COMPULSORY) 30 MARKS
1. (a) Oral Literature is a subject worth our study. Discuss the validity of this
statement citing four major functions of Oral Literature in the society today.
(12 mks)
(b) (i) Identify and discuss any five major problems a researcher collecting oral
songs would face. (10 mks)
(ii) For each of the problems stated above, suggest a solution to overcome the
problem. (5 mks)
(c) Why are animal characters popularly used as characters in oral narratives?
(3 mks)

SECTION B: ATTEMPT ANY TWO QUESTION - (40 MARKS)
2. (a) “Literature does not grow in a vacuum. It mirrors the society in which it develops.”
Justify this statement with close reference to oral narratives, explaining clearly how
oral literature is a reflection of society. (9 mks)
(b) Clearly explain the difference between the terms ‘translation’ and ‘transcription’
as used in oral literature. (5 mks)
(c) (i) If you are in the field collecting monster narratives, state any three methods
of data collection you would use. (3 mks)
(ii) For each of the methods chosen, explain why you would prefer it to any other.
(3 mks)

3. (a) Describe any four techniques an oral artist would use in the performance of an
oral piece to enhance delivery of the message. (8 mks)
(b) Explain in detail the characteristics that distinguish proverbs from riddles. (6 mks)
(c) The following pair of proverbs is contradictory.
Many hands make work light.
Too many cooks spoil the broth.
(i) For each of the proverbs, write another one with a similar meaning. (2 mks)
(ii) Identify and explain a real life situation where each of the proverbs is
applicable. (4 mks)

4. (a) Compare and contrast myths and aetiological narratives. (6 mks)
(b) Explain the purposes for which songs are used in oral narratives. (6 mks)
(c) Why is a performed song likely to appeal to the audience more that one which
is written down on paper? (3 mks)
(d) State one major reason why a good oral performer should take into consideration
his or her audience. (2 mks)
(e) Name any three features common in oral narratives. (3 mks)

Lite 110:Introduction To Oral Literature April 2010 Question Paper

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