Which of the following statements best describes the continuing role of familial oral
storytelling traditions in many cultures around the world?
a) Stories have become the primary means by which cultures interact with one another in
an increasingly globalized world.
b) New advances in technology have made oral traditions largely irrelevant in most
cultures around the world.
c) Religious groups utilize storytelling mainly to discredit the beliefs of other religions and
cultural practices.
d) Oral traditions serve as a means of transmitting knowledge of cultural practices and
societal norms to others.