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Essay / The Art of Storytelling - 735
Storytelling embodies the art of human communication in all cultures around the world. This art has been passed down from generation to generation in the form of myths, fables and legends. Many of these tales have similar plots, settings, and characters, even in different regions of the world. Storytelling evokes the emotion of all human beings through captivating tales of wonder, mystery, adventure and horror. Storytelling also develops higher-level thinking skills and establishes social skills. Storytelling builds self-esteem and motivation because this skill allows listeners to become actively involved in the story. Storytelling develops communication skills, broadens the imagination and builds self-esteem. The art of storytelling helps develop the skills needed to speak effectively in public. Through repetition of the story, storytellers discover the importance of dramatic interpretation and clear expression. Storytelling will also allow storytellers to improve their communication skills with other people, including colleagues, friends and family. Storytellers can improve their self-esteem because they will be able to feel more comfortable after telling stories to multiple audiences. Storytelling improves the communication skills needed to interact with audiences. Storytelling also develops listening skills that are essential to storytelling. Stories are capable of expanding the creative imagination and attention span of audiences. The creation of listeners...... middle of paper...... which creates clear, flowing prose. After telling their stories to multiple audiences, storytellers are also able to improve their editing skills based on the feedback their audiences give them. Storytelling is a powerful method and concept for inspiring and motivating better writing. The art of storytelling can develop imagination, improve communication skills, improve literary comprehension and develop writing ability. The narration evokes all the emotions of human feeling through fascinating tales of adventure, mystery and horror. Storytelling improves communication and writing skills through repetition and motivation. Finally, storytelling is how society can build relationships and communicate with cultures around the world. Storytelling is a fundamental tool for transmitting stories of human actions to future generations..