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Storytelling

Storytelling. Description. The purpose of description (as opposed to definition) is to explain a scene in a way that makes the audience see, hear , taste, smell, and feel – both physically and emotionally. Vivid details are the key. Specificity is what creates imagery.

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Storytelling

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  1. Storytelling

  2. Description • The purpose of description (as opposed to definition) is to explain a scene in a way that makes the audience see, hear, taste, smell, and feel – both physically and emotionally. • Vivid details are the key. Specificity is what creates imagery. • Imagine the subject when prewriting. Use your imagination as an inspiration for your writing.

  3. Narration • The purpose of narration is to tell the audience what happened in a way that makes them feel as if they were there. • In general, narratives of human conflict (internal or external) are the most interesting. • Use dialogue as appropriate. (Remember to use quotation marks.)

  4. Description + narration = storytelling Strike a balance between the two.

  5. Notes • Unity (thesis), support (evidence), coherence (organization) and style apply to stories just as they apply to arguments. • Thesis – the topic • Evidence – the scene (description) and what happened (narration) • Organization – chronological • Style – vivid details • Keep in mind that we also use stories in arguments: • Stories can serve as evidence (ie, examples). • Employing stories is a rhetorical strategy – especially stories that bring emotion (pathos). Stories can make an argument more interesting, and all things being equal, audiences likes interesting arguments more than boring ones.

  6. Let’s read.

  7. Essay #1 • Write a storytelling (descriptive/narrative) essay. • It should be long enough. • It is due Tuesday 12 November. I will not accept late essays. • You pick the topic! (It’s more interesting for Sam that way – but feel free to ask him for guidance.)

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