Storytelling
Storytelling
Storytelling (/ˈstɔːriːtɛlɪŋ/) is the interactive art of using words and actions to reveal the elements and images of a story while encouraging the listener's imagination. The story is often told by a Narrator who guides the audience through the tale.
Etymology
The term "storytelling" is derived from the English words "story" and "telling". "Story" comes from the Old English "storie" which means a narrative of real or imaginary events, a plot. "Telling" is derived from the Old English "tellan", which means to count, tell, or relate.
Related Terms
- Narrative: A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.
- Narrator: A person who narrates something, especially a character who recounts the events of a novel or narrative poem.
- Folklore: The traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community, passed through the generations by word of mouth.
- Mythology: A collection of myths, especially one belonging to a particular religious or cultural tradition.
- Oral Tradition: A form of human communication wherein knowledge, art, ideas and cultural material is received, preserved and transmitted orally from one generation to another.
See Also
- Storytelling techniques
- Storytelling in literature
- Storytelling in film
- Storytelling in music
- Storytelling in therapy
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Storytelling
- Wikipedia's article - Storytelling
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