When folklorists talk about a friend-of-a-friend attribution, they are referring to
A)people who spread rumors.
B)someone close enough to the teller to make the story interesting but far enough away to make tracing it hard.
C)an activist starting a rumor to try to sway public opinion.
D)stories that circulate via e-mail.
E)c and d only

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A friend-of-a-friend attribution refers to someone who is close enough to the teller to make the story interesting but far enough away to make tracing it hard. It is a commonly used device in urban legends and folklore.

When Folklorists Talk About a Friend-Of-A-Friend Attribution, They Are Referring