orality
/ɔˈræləti/
noun
- The quality of being spoken or communicated through speech rather than writing.
- In many communities, orality remains the primary way of sharing knowledge.
- The culture's strong tradition of orality means stories are passed down by word of mouth.
- Scholars study the shift from orality to literacy in ancient societies.
- The use of spoken language as a medium for expression, especially in literature or performance.
- Orality in theater emphasizes the power of the human voice.
- The course explores the relationship between orality and written texts.
- The poet's work celebrates the orality of folk songs and chants.
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