TOPIC 6 : THE CRAFT OF STORYTELLINGTOPIC 6 : THE CRAFT OF STORYTELLINGIntonationIntonationIntonation is about how we say things, rather than what we say. A variation of pitch while speaking.Sends a message.Communicate emotions, uncertainties, intentions to continue talking, and signals let others know were finished speaking. Types of IntonationTypes of IntonationI.Rising Intonation The pitch of the voice rises over time!II.Falling Intonation The pitch falls with time !III.Dipping Intonation The intonation falls and then rises ! I".Peaking Intonation The intonation rises and then falls ! Importance of IntonationImportance of IntonationIntonation in storytelling is important. # $ecause storytelling is not %ust reading aloud.# The act of storytelling is always active and inventive.# So a storyteller must be a little bit of an actor and introduce all sort of emotions present in the story.Contine ! ! ! Contine ! ! ! The use of intonation can help a storyteller and improve storytelling in many ways such as To express the emotions and feelings of the characters in the story# To give better understanding to the listener# To make the storytelling more interesting to listen to# To stress the important parts (e.g. Moral values)An ob%ect used on stage by actors to further the plot or storyline of a theatrical production.Props is short for properties which are the physical things used on stage in drama productions, from telephones to chairs. 'rops'rops!mall props are referred to as hand props. !pecial props" prop sacks, prop weapons, her props and others'rops'rops"o storyte##ers se props $%en performin&'"o storyte##ers se props $%en performin&'There are many #ho never use any kind of a prop, whereas there are %ust as many more #ho do use one t#o or a variety of props when telling. Its really up to the teller whether or not and when or how he or she will make use of props. Ho$ an( $%en to se props'Ho$ an( $%en to se props'(nly use a prop or props that enhance the telling. )hen choosing whether or not to make use of a prop, consider whether or not this prop will really add to the en%oyment and telling of the story, or will it detract.If you plan to use percussion instruments to set a beat* either in the background or for special emphasis* %ust use one. Ho$ to te## stories an( se props effecti)e#y'Ho$ to te## stories an( se props effecti)e#y'+ou can make use of props to introduce the yourself as the storyteller. +ou may adopt a storytelling symbol that identifies with you in particular or carry a special banner or sign announcing who you are. )hen telling to young children, some storytellers wear aprons with many pockets and let the children take turns picking an ob%ect from a pocket. The ob%ect picked dictates what story will be told ne,t. Ho$ to te## stories an( se props effecti)e#y'Ho$ to te## stories an( se props effecti)e#y'Another teller has taught herself magic and weaves the tricks into her tales. She never has a problem finding a volunteer from the audience to help her with the trick. 'repare your props well in advance and practice using them before you perform. Prepare* Practice an( PerformPrepare* Practice an( Perform-irst, if you feel you would like to make use of props, choose those that have a relationship to the story.(nce you have picked a prop or props, practice, practice, practice telling the story along with using the prop. Ha)e Fn +it% Yor PropsHa)e Fn +it% Yor PropsIf you en%oy using props, start a small collection.+ou may find some interesting props in places like in toy stores, music stores or second hand clothes shops..uring your storytelling session, let your audience see that you are having fun with the props that you use.Ha)e Fn +it% Yor PropsHa)e Fn +it% Yor Props'repare props that are long lasting and indestructible so that you can reuse them.Consider providing a small token prop for your audience to take home / this will remind them of the story they heard you tell.THANK YOU ! ! THANK YOU ! !