Oral Tradition

2 words in this vocabulary list

folktale storyteller

folktale

noun a traditional story or legend that has been passed down orally through generations within a particular culture

  • The folktale has been passed down for generations within this community.
  • Have you heard that folktale about the magical forest?
  • That folktale is straight up legendary!
  • The folktale serves as a moral lesson for children.

storyteller

noun a person who tells or writes stories

  • The storyteller captivated the audience with her eloquent tales.
  • The storyteller at the party had everyone laughing with his funny anecdotes.
  • That storyteller dude is a pro at spinning yarns.
  • As a storyteller of life's experiences, she weaves a tapestry of emotions in her narratives.