Who doesn’t like a story? Stories appeal to all ages and ethnic backgrounds.
The oral tradition of storytelling has been with us since our early cave dwelling days.
Oral storytelling is an entertaining art form increasingly prevalent even in our modern, technological age. There is real human contact between the storyteller and the listener. The storyteller shares in their every move, every expression, every tone of voice, the very essence of the story. Audiences are drawn in, in an indivual way – is there an important lesson in this story; is there a warning; or is this story cause for amusement? Some stories are as old as time and are enjoyed over and over again. Some are spanking new with interesting twists and turns. Some stories quickly become our favourites.
In these pages we will learn about the various types of stories, eg. folktales, personal stories myths, and more.
We will learn how to become storytellers ourselves:
- choosing stories appropriate to the target audience;
- the key points of the story;
- inflections of voice and more.
The goal is to be able to choose, learn, and tell a story in your own words.
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