Some critics believe that the frequent use of repetition in Native American ceremonial texts resulted from their oral nature and helped make the works easy to remember. However, Native American scholar Paula Gunn Allen argues that this factor must be peripheral because people in societies without writing traditionally have more finely developed memories than those who use writing. Native American children learned early to remember complicated instructions and long stories by heart. Reliance on memory became very important in everyday life for a person who couldn’t run to a bookshelf to look up information. Such a highly developed everyday memory will not likely fail on ceremonial occasions. Therefore, it can be concluded that ______ 14 Mark For Review14Which choice most logically completes the text?A) understanding them requires a highly developed memory.B) they are not always oral in nature, nor are they always repetitive.C) they are important in the everyday lives of many Native Americans.D) their use of repetition cannot be explained as an aid to memorization

What is the purpose of "Samuel's Memory"?A.To punish the U.S. government for relocating American IndiansB.To honor the memory of those who died on the Trail of TearsC.To tell the story of settlers who helped the American IndiansD.To show that American Indians are honorable and brave

Which Indigenous group was known for having a written language, a newspaper, and a constitution?

Story reading and writing sessions seem to be of most value to children if there is reciprocal interaction and reinforcement of the child’s use of both oral and written language. a. True b. False

The Native Hawaiian word for story is mo’olelo which comes from two words: mo’o, meaning "succession," and olelo, meaning "language." Therefore, to Hawaiians, a story is a succession of language that weaves history, legend, tradition, and genealogy into a complex cultural tapestry. Storytellers in Native Hawaiian society hold an honored position and integrate song, chant, and dance into their stories that impart wisdom, values and tradition. Which choice best states the main idea of the text? Native Hawaiians have a rich cultural storytelling tradition that preserves their cultural history. eliminateAlthough Native Hawaiian storytellers have many roles, many of them like teaching the most. eliminateNative Hawaiian storytellers have been entertaining their communities for generations. eliminateMo'olelo, the Hawaiian word for storytelling, is a combination of other words and defines how Hawaiians think about the practice of storytelling.

What factors could most effectively account for the differences among Native American communities and traditions?