Question

Which of the following describes an advantage oral history has over written history?
A. Oral history is generally credible, while written history often contains biases.
B. Oral history can engage and entertain listeners by using music, rhythm, and poetry.
C. Oral history can only be performed by experts with a great deal of historical knowledge.
D. Oral history creates primary sources, while written history creates only secondary sources.

Answer 1

the answer would be B.

Answer 2

B. Oral history can engage and entertain listeners by using music, rhythm, and poetry.

One of the advantage oral history has over written history is its ability to engage and entertain listener by using music, rhythm, and poetry. Oral history can refer to rehearsed account of the past or it can be informal conversations of “the old days” among people who lived in a certain area like family members, neighbors or coworkers. Both methods allow listeners to learn the points of view of people who have lived through the period.