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Nick Kempinski's avatar

Spoken word & rap culture might be important indicators, or contributors ( which came first? ). Oral rhythm, mnemonics, formulas and even what Ong called "Verbomotor lifestyles" ( the marriage of language and body movements ) all are further characteristics of Oral society.

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Marcia Nelson Pedde's avatar

Nick, how do you see Amanda Gorman's role in explaining/expanding your Orality Theory?

https://t.co/lINPAC3cmD

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