Question

Which reason explains why many oral stories were rhythmic or sing-songy?(1 point)
Responses

to make them more believable
to make them more believable

so that listeners could remember and retell them
so that listeners could remember and retell them

to make them more interesting to children
to make them more interesting to children

so that they were entertaining to a wide audience

Answer 1

The most fitting response is: **so that listeners could remember and retell them**. Rhythmic and sing-songy elements in oral stories aid memory retention, making it easier for listeners to recall and pass on the stories.