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Folktales’ Influence (Attendance Marker)
Folktales are the earliest literary expressions of the African diaspora. This tradition has lasted the test of time as African American comedians continue to use the elements of original folktales throughout their routines. For this week’s discussion, research and present (upload) audio or video recordings of contemporary African American comedians whose work sustains the vernacular tradition of comic hyperbole. Please choose videos with closed captioning. For this week’s discussion, find and upload audio or video recordings of modern African American comedians whose work continues the tradition of comic hyperbole in the vernacular. Please pick videos that have captions.
Is it possible that these modern-day storytellers have also continued the tradition of having a message/lesson within their tales? Explain the lesson presented in your chosen video.
