Question

Which statement BEST describes the connection between the Anglo-Saxon period and the rise of the oral-legend tradition in literature? A. Most of the leaders of the time relied on speeches to gain power. B. Authors used flowery language in their epic poems. C. Most of the people living in England were illiterate. D. Authors used the adventures of heroes in their stories.

Answer 1

The correct answer should be  C. Most of the people living in England were illiterate. 

Since people lacked the knowledge of reading and writing, they had to listen to the stories orally from the people who were literate.