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= Speaking in Text: The Import of Orality in African American Literature =

Creators: Benjamin Carlton, Amanda Wiehler, Jamale Thomas, Tashawna Seally, Matthew Carlisle, Carrie Kavadias

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__Orality__
Throughout the history of human development, oral tradition has played a major role in the establishment and evolution of culture. African American history, due to the time period and social contexts, is especially rich in orality. However, as African American writers start publishing works and become more prominent, these authors begin to import elements of their oral heritage into literary works. - //Group 8//