Bible Blossom - Storyteller's Handbook

24 • B I B L E B LOS S OM S TO RY TELLER ’ S H ANDBOOK

Illustrate the storyline and details of the story (Luke 10.31–35). • Master the story yourself through multiple readings and long meditation. – Master the setting of the story.

– Get to know the characters of the story. – Master the plot (storyline and timeline). – Discover the story’s theme.

• Tell the story many times informally before you tell it formally in a teaching, counseling, or preaching setting: walk through the event before you provide a tour of it. • Master the elements of oral language as a primary medium of storytelling. – Brief descriptions, short compact sentences – Picturesque, vivid language – Use of common, everyday language – Abundant use of strong verbs, active mode (not passive unless deliberate) – Focuses attention on critical images – Keep explanation to a minimum. – Use your body for emphasis and focus. – Modulate volume and tone of voice. – Facial expression, gestures, posture, eye behavior Identities and Identifications of the characters (Luke 10.31–35) • Creating identities: make the key figures in the story come to life before your audience. – Describe the character so your audience can know them. • With words: mention the traits if the plot depends on it – Orientation and space – Pauses and transitions