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Historically, West African griots have been understood primarily as storytellers who preserved local folklore through oral recitation. However, recent anthropological research suggests that their role was far more complex, encompassing political mediation and genealogical record-keeping. Anthropologist Diallo argues that griots acted as diplomatic emissaries whose narratives defused conflicts between rival kingdoms. While some scholars argue that the modernization of West African societies has marginalized the griot tradition, Diallo demonstrates that griots have adapted by utilizing digital media to reach global audiences, thereby maintaining their socio-political influence.

Which choice best describes the overall structure of the text?

  1. It outlines a long-held perception of a cultural role, introduces recent research that complicates this perception, offers a specific example of the role's expanded functions, and discusses how the role has adapted to contemporary challenges.Cevap
  2. B
    It describes a historical conflict between rival kingdoms, explains how storytellers documented the conflict, and argues that modern technology has made these historical records obsolete.
  3. C
    It defines a traditional cultural practice, compares it to similar practices in other global societies, and advocates for the preservation of oral histories in the digital age.
  4. D
    It argues that modernization has had a negative impact on West African oral traditions, details the decline of the griot profession, and proposes a solution involving digital archiving.

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The choice that outlines a long-held perception of a cultural role, introduces recent research that complicates this perception, offers a specific example of the role's expanded functions, and discusses how the role has adapted to contemporary challenges.
The correct option accurately outlines the passage's development. It starts by introducing the long-held perception of West African griots as oral storytellers. It then presents recent anthropological research that complicates this view by highlighting their roles in diplomacy and genealogy. Next, it provides a specific example through Diallo's research on griots acting as diplomatic emissaries. Finally, it addresses contemporary challenges by explaining how griots use digital media to maintain their socio-political influence.

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1
Analyze the opening sentence of the passage.
The passage begins by presenting a traditional, historically common understanding of West African griots as simple storytellers.
This establishes the baseline perspective that the rest of the text will address.
2
Analyze the middle sentences introducing recent research and Diallo's argument.
The second and third sentences introduce recent research that complicates this view by adding political and genealogical dimensions, using Diallo's work on diplomatic mediation as a specific example.
This shows how the initial perception is being challenged and illustrated with academic evidence.
3
Analyze the concluding sentence of the passage.
The final sentence discusses a contemporary concern (modernization potentially marginalizing griots) and shows how griots have adapted to this challenge using digital media to retain their influence.
This provides the resolution to the discussion by addressing the group's current status.
4
Match the sequence of moves to the correct option.
The sequence is: traditional view -> complicating research -> specific example -> modern adaptation, which matches the correct option.
Synthesizing the individual rhetorical steps points to the description of the overall structure.

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