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Question 8 How important is the spoken word within the Buddhist tradition,…

- - - - Chanting soothes,leads to calm,quality of sound,meaning of text
      - sound has intrinsic power
        
        truth in sound form
        
        mantras build up of sacred syllables
- - - - Is it the same text? Apart from noting differences between the versions, point out the similarities that do make it “the same text”.
        You can do some text analysis given in the chapter from memory, and some in reference to any extract given in the question.
        We can recognise it as the same text, even in translation.
      - What is the significance of the text (Metta Sutta) in the canon of religious texts within Buddhism? Is it going to be recognised by all Buddhists? There are three main groupings of religious canons within Buddhism, and most do not recite in English. Its meaning is also the significance attributed to it, because in each tradition, it does not have the same priority. It does, however, appear as a canonical text in all three types of canons, so it must be important from that point of view.
      - Its meaning is also the purpose of reciting it,
        the reason for chanting. It can protect you from evil, and so on.
        This was also explained in some detail in the chapter.
      - I have used some rhetorical questions here to break up the answer. The points could serve you well in the introduction, as a writing frame or guide for the reader. Key words to mention there could be the canon and chanting. Beginning the actual answer with an explanation of the words Metta and Sutta is a good start.