THE USE OF UKRAINIAN FOLKLORE IN SYSTEM OF DEVELOPMENT OF RHETORICAL CULTURE

Abstract

The article analyzes problem of rhetoric content of main genres of Ukrainian folklore – tales, legends, songs, proverbs, as well as possibility of their use in rhetoric culture of personality development. The author proves thesis that folklore has considerable rhetorical potential and, therefore, it can be an effective means of developing communicative and creative qualities of students and teachers. Appeal to folklore heritage of Ukrainian people is an essential condition for preservation and development of national traditions and national rhetoric eloquence.