Prepared By: Rohayanti Binti Yaakop

Storytelling

is an activity that goes back to something very old and precious in human culture.
process of retelling a story through the spoken word for a specific audience presents a special opportunity for the storyteller and the audience to engage in imaginative, active listening and participation

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Align your body correctly. Good posture and body alignment will determine if you have a small voice or a big (well projected) voice.
To

do this you need to: relax stand tall and stand straight do not bend forward; do not bend your neck by looking downwards.

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general definition of poise is: A dignified, self-confident manner or bearing; composure; self-possession.

A storyteller must remain poised: Relaxed while presenting a story Look and sound confident Be in control Making eye contacts with listeners

 non-verbal

communication in which visible bodily actions communicate particular messages, either in place of speech or together and in parallel with spoken words.

Includes:

Movement of the hands, face Other parts of the body

 Iconic

gestures Metaphoric gestures Deictics gestures Beats Emblems Regulators Affect displays Facial expression

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punctual

Understand

the purpose of the storytelling performance when to stop yourself

Know Pace

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express the emotions and feelings of the characters in the story

to give better understanding to the listener to make the storytelling more interesting to listen to to stress the important parts (e.g. Moral values).

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to an object used on stage by actors to further the plot or story line of a theatrical production. Do storytellers use props when performing?
How

and when to use props? i) Only use a prop or props that enhance the telling.

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