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