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Storytelling appears to be a universal aspect of both past and present cultures.
Comparative study of traditional narratives from widely separated epochs and diverse cultures reveals common themes such as creation, tribal origin, mystical beings and quasi-historical figures, and common story types such as fables and tales in which animals assume human personalities.
The evidence cited above from the study of traditional narratives most supports which one of the following statements?
Storytellers routinely borrow themes from
While there are common themes across cultures, it is not clear that storytellers are borrowing themes from other cultures.
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Storytellers have long understood that
The view of storytellers is not discussed in the statements.
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Certain human concerns and interests
Why this is right
The common themes revealed in the comparative study of traditional narratives represent the certain human concerns and interest that arise in all of the world’s cultures.
Skill tested: Most Supported · how this choice captures the argument's function is the move to repeat next time.
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Storytelling was no less important
While storytelling is common to all cultures, the importance of storytelling in each culture is not compared.
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The best way to understand
What motivates the storytellers of a culture is not discussed in the statements. Furthermore, to suggest one way is the best way to understand is too strong.
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