Storytelling Overview

These flashcards cover key concepts and vocabulary related to storytelling, its types, structure, and the processes involved in creating effective narratives.

Storytelling

The art of using narratives to share events, experiences, and ideas, engaging emotions, transmitting culture, and connecting people.

Freytag's Pyramid

A model that breaks down a story into five parts: Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution.

Oral Storytelling

The oldest form of storytelling that uses spoken words, songs, and performances to share stories and cultural knowledge.

Written Storytelling

The use of written language to create narratives, such as books and articles.

Visual Storytelling

A method that employs visual media like images, videos, and graphics to convey stories.

Digital Storytelling

Combines digital media including text, images, audio, and video to create interactive narratives.

Prewriting

The stage of planning and brainstorming ideas before drafting a story.

Drafting

The process of writing the first full version of a story based on developed ideas.

Post-Drafting

The refining stage involving revising, editing, and polishing the story after the initial draft.

Gathering Data

The process of collecting information through interviews, observations, and archival research.

Open-ended Questions

Questions designed to encourage detailed responses and storytelling rather than simple yes/no answers.

Establish Rapport

To create a comfortable and trusting environment during an interview by starting with a brief introduction and explaining its purpose.

Seek Feedback

The practice of sharing your story with others to gather insights and improve clarity and engagement.