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 Three Major Parts of a Story^©

We could also simplify the task of learning storytelling by first recognizing its pattern.

A story can be divided into three major parts: the beginning, the body, and the end. One may fancily name these three parts as the bait, the bone and the bomb.

          A story beginning is really the bait; it must convince the audience to listen for more. Thus, you should construct your introduction so that your listener would not dismiss you after the first few sentence.

          We will discuss here how to gain the audience’s approval during the first important seconds and how to whet their appetite.

          The body is the skeleton that shapes the story. It enhances the story’s appearance and defines its general appeal.

          Later, we will discuss effective delivery of a story. We’ll also discuss an important technique that gives stories the body of a beauty queen.

          The bomb is the critical aspect of the story. The story’s ending should be told with great precision. The chapter on crystal ending aims to help you achieve this.

          A beauty queen is more than just a beautiful woman; she must have the charm that put her above the rest. In the same manner, your story should have the warmth and the charm that would endear it to your audience. I have TIPS for making your storytelling a delight.

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