why these storytellers were so effective. “What traits did they have that made them so successful?” we asked. Here’s the list we came up with: Enthusiasm—They enjoyed what they were doing and expressed themselves with joy and vitality. Animation—The presentations were marked by lively facial expressions and gestures. Audience participation—Nearly every storyteller involved the audience in some way, asking listeners to sing, clap, repeat phrases, or do sign language. Spontaneity—The storytellers responded freely to their listeners. Memorization—Telling their stories without notes allowed for
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