The Power of Storytelling

Abstract

The art form of storytelling is the central idea of this article, with a quick historical note, followed by its three basic elements and their much-needed benefits; to which the power of narratives is added to inform and create, but also cause change. Motivating audiences also leads to storytelling as a useful language experience and its prowess when used properly and effectively in the classroom. Our knowledge and our life experience accumulates from the known to the unknown, and storytelling can only enhance the young learners’ curiosity and fantasy. Relevant examples are brought into discussion to encourage and empower the new generations to use their creativity in stories that stimulate their imagination. The lesson learned in this context is that our creativity and our imagination are both awakened and shaped by stories.