Storytelling and Cultural Traditions - Dena Johnson | Laabri

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Read the following central idea statements.
A. Traveling storytellers were common in many societies and would spread recent news as well as stories.
B. Storytelling has played a vital role in both entertaining a community and passing down important information.
C. Most storytellers learned their craft from their parents as the job was passed down from generation to generation.
D. Oral storytelling traditions exist in all cultures and in some cultures, the storyteller is or was a highly respected role in society.
Which two options accurately reflect the 2 central ideas of the article?

A and C

A and D

B and C

B and D

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Important historical events and stories were common parts of storytellers' repertoires.

Male and female storytellers have not always been viewed with the same status in some cultures.

Storytelling has long been responsible for passing on vital cultural traditions to young people.

Oral storytelling can include a variety of forms such as group ritual, dance and song.

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They traveled from village to village to try to bring back Irish storytelling.

They were hired by kings and Irish heroes to share news with the people.

They traveled the country sharing recent news and traditional stories.

They passed their stories and local news down to their children.

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