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‘The Rise and Power of Audio Storytelling in the 21st Century’: An Analysis

May 6, 2025May 28, 2026 Dr Aswathy Aravindakshan 17 Comments

Reading Time: 5 minutes The article “The Rise and Power of Audio Storytelling in the 21st Century: A Critical Review” is written by Dr Bharat Dhiman, Assistant Professor at J.C. Bose University of Science and Technology, Haryana, India. The paper explains how audio storytelling has become very important in modern life through podcasts, audiobooks, radio, and digital audio…

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“Coat of Many Colours” – Analysis

May 6, 2025May 28, 2026 Dr Aswathy Aravindakshan No Comments

Reading Time: 4 minutesCoat of Many Colors is a famous country song written and sung by Dolly Parton in 1971. The song is based on Dolly Parton’s childhood experiences. It tells the story of a poor little girl whose mother makes her a coat from old pieces of cloth. Even though the family has very little money, the…

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STORYTELLING AND DANCE: NARRATIVES WITHOUT WORDS

May 5, 2025February 28, 2026 Dr Aswathy Aravindakshan 8 Comments

Reading Time: 2 minutes Storytelling and dance are closely connected. From ancient times, people have used dance to tell stories about gods, heroes, love, suffering, and everyday life. In dance, stories are told not only through words but mainly through body movements, facial expressions, gestures, rhythm, music, and space. Even without spoken language, dance can clearly communicate emotions…

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TELLING STORY AS PERFORMANCE

May 5, 2025February 28, 2026 Dr Aswathy Aravindakshan 16 Comments

Reading Time: 3 minutesTelling a story as a performance means presenting it to an audience using voice, body, facial expressions, gestures, movement, rhythm, and sometimes music or props. The storyteller not only tells the story but also performs it. The audience becomes part of the experience through listening, responding, and imagining. Telling a story as a performance means…

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MUSIC IN STORYTELLING

May 5, 2025February 25, 2026 Dr Aswathy Aravindakshan 14 Comments

Reading Time: 2 minutesMusic plays an important role in storytelling. It adds emotion, rhythm, and meaning to a story. Music helps the listener feel happiness, sadness, fear, devotion, or excitement. In many cultures, stories are not only spoken but also sung, chanted, or performed with music. Importance of Music in Storytelling It makes stories interesting Music makes stories…

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Narrator’s Voice in Storytelling

May 4, 2025February 25, 2026 Dr Aswathy Aravindakshan 11 Comments

Reading Time: 2 minutes The narrator’s voice is the way a story is told. It includes the storyteller’s or writer’s point of view, tone, language, and style. The narrator’s voice guides the listener or reader and shapes how the story is understood. In storytelling, this voice works differently in oral and written forms. NARRATOR’S VOICE IN ORAL STORYTELLING…

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“A Story and a Song” – an enchanting folktale

May 4, 2025February 9, 2026 Dr Aswathy Aravindakshan 11 Comments

Reading Time: 2 minutes A Story and a Song is an enchanting folktale translated from Kannada and is included in the collection A Flowering Tree by A.K. Ramanujan. SYNOPSIS A Story and a Song is a translated Kannada folktale included in A.K. Ramanujan’s collection A Flowering Tree. The story revolves around a housewife who knows a story and…

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‘Function of Stories‘ by Sarah Dillon: An Analysis

May 4, 2025February 9, 2026 Dr Aswathy Aravindakshan 6 Comments

Reading Time: 5 minutes The article “Function of Stories” is based on ideas Sarah Dillon and Claire Craig collected for their book Story Listening. The Function of Stories explains why stories are important and why they should be taken seriously. Stories are usually seen as entertainment, something that makes us happy, sad, scared, or amused. However, the essay…

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Selection of Stories for Narration &. Rules and Steps for Story Telling

May 4, 2025February 4, 2026 Dr Aswathy Aravindakshan 15 Comments

Reading Time: 4 minutes Selection of Stories for Narration (Oral and Written) Selecting the right story is very important for effective narration. A well-chosen story keeps the audience interested and helps convey the message clearly. The following points explain how stories should be selected for oral and written narration. 1. Suitability to the Audience The story should…

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Key Features of a Well Told Story

May 4, 2025February 4, 2026 Dr Aswathy Aravindakshan 10 Comments

Reading Time: 2 minutes A well-told story engages listeners or readers through a clear structure, relatable characters, emotional depth, and a meaningful conclusion. Whether told orally or written, a good story leaves a lasting impact. The following are the key features and benefits of a well-told story. 1. Clear Structure (Beginning, Middle, and End) A well-told story follows…

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