Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Fundamental Premises

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the fundamental premises of oral history?

• A) Oral history consists of the events, beliefs, or feelings in the past that were directly experienced.
• B) Oral history is a type of writing about a historical setting in which the writer attempts to "tell a story" by following chronological order, describing particular people and events, and focusing on many colourful details.
• C) Oral history precisely measures and operationalizes variables.
• D) Oral history is information about events or settings that is documented or written later by historians or others who did not directly participate in the events or setting.
• E) Oral history consists of files, records, or documents that are maintained in a relatively consistent manner over a period of time.

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Definitions:

Esophagus

A muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach, transporting swallowed food and liquids.

Throat

The anterior part of the neck, housing the pharynx and vocal cords, and leading to the esophagus and larynx.

Pharynx

The muscular tube that connects the mouth and nasal passages with the esophagus and larynx, serving both respiratory and digestive functions.

Esophagus

The muscular tube connecting the throat (pharynx) with the stomach, responsible for moving swallowed foods and liquids.