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What term is used to describe oral literature that has been passed down through generations?

1

Written literature

2

Oral traditions

3

Canonized texts

4

Folklore

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Answer

B. Oral traditions

Solution:

The correct answer is 'Oral traditions' because it specifically refers to the transmission of knowledge and culture through spoken word, while the others involve written forms.

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