Retelling stories of Br’er Rabbit outwitting Br’er Fox reflects _____.
What's the answer for this?
A. how enslaved African Americans would often learn to read despite literacy restrictions
B. the importance of oral traditions among enslaved communities
C. the importance of rabbits to the African culture
D. All answers are correct.
Well, it's not A. "Retelling" doesn't involve reading, and it was illegal to teach slaves to read, anyway.
So if it's not A, then it can't be ____, either.
Let us know what you decide. No guessing, please. Make sure you read the question and the answer choices carefully.
To determine the correct answer, let's break down the question and its options.
The question is asking about what the retelling of stories of Br’er Rabbit outwitting Br’er Fox reflects.
Option A suggests that retelling these stories reflects how enslaved African Americans would often learn to read despite restrictions on literacy.
Option B suggests that these stories reflect the importance of oral traditions among enslaved communities.
Option C suggests that the stories reflect the importance of rabbits to African culture.
Option D suggests that all the answers are correct.
In this case, the most direct and accurate answer is option B. The retelling of stories of Br’er Rabbit outwitting Br’er Fox reflects the importance of oral traditions among enslaved communities. These stories were passed down orally from generation to generation and played a significant role in maintaining culture, sharing values, and conveying lessons within the enslaved community.