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