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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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Benefits of Storytelling.

May 2, 2025February 4, 2026 Dr Aswathy Aravindakshan 10 Comments

Reading Time: 2 minutesStorytelling is an effective way of sharing ideas, emotions, culture, and knowledge. It makes learning engaging, meaningful, and memorable. Storytelling mainly occurs through oral and written modes, both of which strongly support language learning. 1. Develops Language Skills (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing) Storytelling strengthens all four language skills. Oral storytelling improves listening and speaking, while…

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