How Is Folklore Transmitted

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Multiple Choice

How is folklore transmitted?

• A) It is generally transmitted orally, but may also be written.
• B) It is generally transmitted through writing, but may also be oral.
• C) It is only transmitted orally.
• D) It is only transmitted through writing.

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Definitions:

Pragmatics

Aspects of language involving the practical ways of communicating with others, or the social “niceties” of language.

Language

A system of symbols and rules used for communication and thought among individuals within a community.

Propositional Representation

A form of knowledge representation in the mind that symbols can stand for objects, and their arrangement can represent the relationship between these objects.

Pragmatics

The branch of linguistics concerned with the use of language in social contexts, focusing on the meanings that are conveyed by considering the context of the utterance.