Effective Skills of Storytelling

by Corrine

Some sharing:

When telling a story, the storyteller should demonstrate the following traits in order to be effective:

1) Voice - Speaks with an appropriate volume, be aware not to be monotone
2) Body Gesture & Facial expression - Use non-verbal communication to help clarify your idea
3) Focus - Clear concentration, eye contact with audience
4) Characterization - Use dialogues or special voices to characterize some characters
5) Use of space - Maintain clear spatial relationships with audience
6) Pacing - Present the story efficiently and in a comfortable pace
7) Language - Create a unique or creative use of language, have a right choice of words/language, differentiate from the narrator