Question

In a remote village, Kofi, a young storyteller, captivated the community with tales of Anansi, the trickster spider. Each evening, children and elders gathered around a crackling fire to listen. One night, Kofi began a story about Anansi stealing wisdom from the sky god to distribute it among the people. But as he was descending from the heavens, the pot of wisdom slipped from his grasp, shattering on the ground. The pieces scattered across the village, and people scrambled to pick them up. “This is why,” Kofi explained, “no one person can claim to know everything. Wisdom is shared among us all, and we must come together to understand life’s truths.” The audience nodded, understanding that wisdom was not just about knowledge but about community and shared experiences. Kofi’s stories, like those told by many African elders, were not merely entertainment—they were lessons in humility, cooperation, and the interconnectedness of all people.


9.
How does Kofi use storytelling in the village?

a.
To pass time in the evenings

b.
To teach important life lessons

c.
To show his superior knowledge

d.
To entertain the children in the village

Answer 1

b. To teach important life lessons