In oral literature, repetition is often used to enhance the storie!. One type of repetition is
sacred numbers. The number four represents the cardinal directions of north, east, south,
and west, and the number seven represents sky, earth, and center in addition to the
cardinal directions. In stories, a hero might encounter four obstacles or have to slay seven
monsters. In oral retellings, this kind of repetition works well because it builds the drama of
the story for a listening audience.
A. suggesting that oral literature is superior to written literature
B. suggesting that the number four has been used for important purposes
C. defining the hero's journey and what it involves
D. explaining how repetition is used in oral literature and giving some examples
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