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storytelling

American  
[stawr-ee-tel-ing, stohr-] / ˈstɔr iˌtɛl ɪŋ, ˈstoʊr- /

noun

  1. the telling telling tell or writing of stories. story.


Etymology

Origin of storytelling

First recorded in 1700–10; story 1 + telling

Example Sentences

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"But enjoyment does not preclude critique. And what the show reveals is that gay storytelling today is limited not so much by social acceptance as by the narrow stories it keeps repeating."

From BBC

Meow Wolf likes to say that its upcoming Los Angeles exhibition is focused on the art of storytelling — why it matters, what it means and how stories transform.

From Los Angeles Times

And despite all the cutting-edge diagnostics, it adds up to holistic storytelling.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We’re finding when we can connect that product, marketing, that storytelling, the customer is engaging and they’re willing to pay a little bit extra,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, a touch of sardonic levity has always been part of Panahi’s storytelling.

From Los Angeles Times