UNIT 4 - LIT - SEM2 2425

What does storytelling contribute to vocabulary learning?

• It reduces exposure to varied contexts

• It introduces or reviews words in meaningful situations

• It focuses only on technical terminology

Why is storytelling considered a timeless technique?

• It is always used with textbooks

• It predates written communication

• It emerged with modern education

What does Baker and Greene (1987) associate with storytelling?

• Improved decision-making skills

• Faster handwriting development

• Spelling accuracy

What benefit of storytelling is highlighted by Cooper (1989)?

• It increases standardized test scores

• It is naturally enjoyable and engaging

• It replaces phonics instruction

What type of input does storytelling provide for learners?

• Artificial and context-free

• Highly repetitive drills

• Comprehensible and context-rich

Which role is described as empowering students to share narratives?

• The teacher as narrator

• The student as storyteller

• The assistant as observer

How do nursery rhymes help in early language development?

• They use repetitive patterns to reinforce structures

• They rely on abstract syntax

• They focus on silent reading

What is a key benefit of children's literature for language learners?

• It uses complex adult themes

• It provides relevant and generative topics

• It avoids repetition altogether

According to Russell (2005), how should children's literature be regarded?

• As a simplified version of real literature

• As equally mature as adult literature

• As lacking in thematic depth

How do stories support identity formation?

• They impose external roles

• They help children understand themselves and their emotions

• They prioritize factual recall