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How To Tell A Story Effectively

DR. DEVI MENON DTM

THE PARTS

5 PARTS OF A STORY

The Place

The Characters

Setting

SETTING

The Time

DEVELOPMENT

DEVELOPMENT

the event unfold & characters interaction

there is a problem that needs to be resolved

SUSPENSE

1

The problem gets more intense

2

The story

There seems to be a dilemma/ or no resolution

3

Something bad could happen if the problem is not resolved

CLIMAX

the solution

CLIMAX

Resolution

RESOLUTION

THE ELEMENTS

3 Elements of an Effective Story

Vivid Descriptions

Vivid Descriptions

Use vivid descriptions to describe a scene

setting

“The sun was still red and large, and the sky above cloudless like light blue glaze poured over baking clay.”

Characters

“The old, wrinkled beggar sat cross-legged on the ground with a dirty shawl around his bony shoulders.”

“With a grunt he slowly stood up and raised his bony hands towards me.”

actions

Use of Vocal Variety

Vocal Variety

  • Use of variations in pitch, tone and volume to express different emotions
  • Use of the actual words of the characters especially in important parts of the story to express strong emotions

simple, honest statement :

Exercise

“I appreciate the kindness you have shown me, and hope to return the favor when I can"

Resentment, anger, unfriendliness :

“Kindness? Do you call that kindness? I would not treat a stray dog the way you treated me!”

Expressive Body Language

Body Language

Gestures

Gesture

Use of hands and arms to express size, weight, shape, direction, location

Comparison or contrast e.g. use different hands or fingers for different aspects

Use of hands to express importance or urgency

Facial Expressions

Facial Expression

surprise, anger, shock, joy, etc

Facial expressions should match the emotions being conveyed

Facial expressions should vary depending on whatever is being expressed

Eye Contact

Eye Contact

  • look at the camera
  • not down at a written text

Vivid descriptions of

  • setting,
  • character
  • actions

5 parts of an effective story:

  • setting,
  • development,
  • suspense,
  • climax
  • resolution

CONCLUSION

CONCLUSION

Body language:

  • Gestures,
  • facial expressions
  • eye contact

Vocal variety to express emotions

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