How to tell traditional stories
  • 1. What is the most important element in a traditional story?
A) Complex characters
B) Modern relevance
C) A strong moral or lesson
D) Elaborate descriptions
  • 2. Which of these is a common structure for traditional stories?
A) Exposition, rising action, falling action
B) Problem, struggle, resolution
C) Flashback, present, future
D) Introduction, climax, anti-climax
  • 3. What is the purpose of repetition in storytelling?
A) Emphasis and memorability
B) To fill time
C) To confuse the plot
D) To bore the audience
  • 4. What role do archetypes typically play in traditional stories?
A) Replacing original characters
B) Adding historical accuracy
C) Complicating the narrative
D) Representing universal human experiences
  • 5. How should a storyteller use their voice?
A) Shouting and whispering randomly
B) Monotonously and quietly
C) Varied pace and tone
D) Without any inflection
  • 6. What is the benefit of using gestures while telling a story?
A) Engaging the audience visually
B) Distracting from the narrative
C) Confusing the listeners
D) Making the storyteller look silly
  • 7. How does setting affect the story?
A) Influences the plot and characters
B) Determines the length of the story
C) Has no impact at all
D) Only provides visual background
  • 8. Why is it important to know your audience?
A) To avoid looking at them
B) To make fun of them
C) To tailor the story to their interests
D) It is not important
  • 9. What is the significance of symbols in traditional storytelling?
A) Having no real purpose
B) Confusing the audience
C) Adding unnecessary complexity
D) Representing deeper meanings and concepts
  • 10. What should a storyteller do if they forget a part of the story?
A) Make up a completely new story
B) Panic and stop telling the story
C) Blame the audience
D) Improvise or summarize briefly
  • 11. Which of these is a characteristic of a good opening line?
A) Is extremely long and complex
B) Is completely irrelevant
C) Grabs the audience's attention
D) Explains the entire story
  • 12. What is the role of conflict in a traditional story?
A) Confusing the audience
B) Making the story boring
C) Driving the plot forward
D) Having no purpose
  • 13. How do traditional stories help to preserve culture?
A) Making cultures disappear
B) Passing down values and history
C) Rewriting history
D) Forgetting the past
  • 14. What is the importance of active listening for a storyteller?
A) To ignore the audience
B) To respond to the audience's reactions
C) To only focus on memorizing the story
D) It's not important
  • 15. Why are traditional stories often told orally?
A) To confuse listeners
B) To spread misinformation
C) To foster community and connection
D) Because people can't read
  • 16. What does it mean to 'find your voice' as a storyteller?
A) Developing a unique storytelling style
B) Imitating other storytellers exactly
C) Remaining completely silent
D) Shouting as loudly as possible
  • 17. Which is a common theme in traditional stories?
A) The joys of tax collecting
B) The benefits of laziness
C) Celebrating selfishness
D) Good versus evil
  • 18. How can a storyteller create suspense?
A) By ending the story abruptly
B) By revealing everything at the beginning
C) By withholding information gradually
D) By being completely predictable
  • 19. What is the purpose of a satisfying ending?
A) To offer no conclusion
B) To make the audience angry
C) To provide closure and resolution
D) To leave the audience confused
  • 20. Why is it important to rehearse a story?
A) To ensure a smooth delivery
B) To make the story boring
C) To memorize every word perfectly
D) Rehearsal is not important
  • 21. What type of character is often found in traditional stories?
A) Trickster
B) Software engineer
C) Accountant
D) Real Estate agent
  • 22. What is a moral of a story?
A) The most confusing part
B) The lesson to be learned
C) The part to be skipped
D) Irrelevant aspect
  • 23. What is a myth?
A) A personal diary entry
B) A modern news report
C) A scientifically proven fact
D) A traditional story explaining natural phenomena
  • 24. What are legends?
A) Modern inventions
B) Documented history
C) Stories based on historical figures or events, often exaggerated
D) Future predictions
  • 25. What is the role of the audience?
A) To talk amongst themselves
B) To listen and engage with the story
C) To interrupt frequently
D) To fall asleep
  • 26. How can a storyteller use humor?
A) To make the story offensive
B) To engage the audience and highlight truths
C) To distract from the main message
D) To confuse the audience
  • 27. What is the 'Hero's Journey'?
A) A modern invention
B) An unpopular narrative template
C) A common narrative template
D) A way to confuse the audience
  • 28. Why is adapting a story to your audience important?
A) To ensure it resonates with them
B) Adaptation is not important
C) To confuse the audience
D) To make the story harder to understand
  • 29. How can a storyteller use props?
A) To distract from the narrative
B) To enhance the storytelling experience
C) To confuse the audience
D) Props are not important
  • 30. What is the value of storytelling?
A) Connects people, shares knowledge, and preserves culture
B) It is a waste of time
C) It is only for children
D) It spreads misinformation
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