Question

a folktale is a popular story that was passed on in spoken form, from one generation to the next. infer why folktales were mostly spread by word of mouth. a. because people were mostly illiterate c. because paper was scarce b. because people didnt like to read d. none of the above please select the best answer from the choices provided a b c d

Explanation:

Folktales originated in pre-literate or early literate societies where the vast majority of the population could not read or write. Without the ability to read, oral transmission was the primary way to share stories. Option B is incorrect as there is no evidence people disliked reading; most simply couldn't. Option C is less accurate than A, as even when paper was available, low literacy meant oral spread remained dominant.

Answer:

a. Because people were mostly illiterate