15 questions
Which of the following is NOT an aspect of culture?
Values
Beliefs
Memories
Ceremonies
Which of the following is the correct definition of BELIEFS?
Proof of things unseen.
Assumptions we hold to be true.
Attributes which are valued in a community.
Which among the following cannot be inherited across different generations?
Family Heirlooms
Land
Children
Which of the following is NOT a type of narrative?
Legend
Tongue-twister
Fables
Dilemma
Myths are considered sacred within their respective community. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
FALSE
Which of the following is NOT a technique used in tongue twisters?
Alliteration
Repetition
Irony
Assonance
In monster narratives, monsters usually interact with animals characters at various levels such as marriage or war. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
FALSE
Which of the following statements is not true about monster narratives?
They are used to caution young children against strangers.
They caution the youth against marrying people they do not know.
They are used to lull children to sleep.
Identify the odd one out:
Bravery
Honesty
Silver
Humility
A _________ is a short saying intended to make one use his wits in unravelling the hidden meaning.
Tongue-twister
Riddle
Proverb
Pun
Which of the following is not true about riddles?
Riddles are often stated in the form of statements rather than questions.
Riddles can be on any subject.
A session of riddles usually requires two people or two groups of people.
Riddles are primarily used in traditional religious ceremonies.
Proverbs are generally accepted in a community. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
FALSE
Which of the following is true about trickster narratives?
Explain why things are the way they are.
Deal with the question why.
Rely heavily on the cultural background of the community.
Involve trickery or cunning.
___________ usually revolve around a character regarded as a hero in the past or around a historical event.
Myths
Tricksters
Monster
Legends
Which of the following is not a function of songs?
Teaching
Mourning
Brainteasers
Soothing