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