Which of the following statements best describes the continuing role of familial oral storytelling traditions in many cultures around the world?
A. Stories have become the primary means by which cultures interact with one another in an increasingly globalized world.
B. Oral traditions serve as a means of transmitting knowledge of cultural practices and societal norms to others.
C. New advances in technology have made oral traditions largely irrelevant in most cultures around the world.
D. Religious groups utilize storytelling mainly to discredit the beliefs of other religions and cultural practices.
Answer: B. Oral traditions serve as a means of transmitting knowledge of cultural practices and societal norms to others.
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