3-Page Interpretation Paper

Who can do a 3-page Interpretation paper concerning social, political, and cultural information about the early 19th century? The paper is on "The Oral Tradition." In your own words, explain ways in which the poems, rhymes, songs, and narratives contribute to the body of African-American literature? Identify features of orality. Conclude with the most surprising or disturbing fact you have learned. In other words, what is your takeaway from this unit. Use in-text citations and provide a Works Cited page for examples and texts used. Cite sources if critical quotations are used to back up your claims.