Modern Oral Traditions by Lisbeth Welch-Stamos

What type of oral storytelling would you classify this particular example as? Why?

lwelch_stamos — 2024-02-04 20:10:44 UTC

What story structure do you notice? Give examples.

lwelch_stamos — 2024-02-04 20:11:21 UTC

Do you see repetition? Explain and identify the effect it creates.

lwelch_stamos — 2024-02-04 20:11:44 UTC

Discuss how the story teller creates character. Give specific examples

lwelch_stamos — 2024-02-04 20:12:41 UTC

Raven

makenacore — 2024-09-11 00:02:40 UTC

This story seems to tell about a myth. The story, while interesting, has fantastical elements that seem mythical.

The Raven - Bella Vallejo

2024-09-11 00:03:18 UTC

The story teller in "The Raven" engages the audience by taking longer pauses in between events for dramatic effect.

Raven - Alix Wells

2024-09-11 00:03:20 UTC

Engaged the audience by starting with the people started in this world in total darkness and adds a mysterious and curious theme to it.

The Raven - Esther

2024-09-11 00:03:29 UTC

This would be classified as a Native American, myth. It described the origin of the tribe and the world's creation.

Raven

makenacore — 2024-09-11 00:03:40 UTC

This story structure appears to be linear. It has a beginning, middle, and end.

Raven

2024-09-11 00:03:50 UTC

The Raven is a myth because it tells a story of how the stars, sun, and moon came to be.

Raven

sofiaszczedrin — 2024-09-11 00:03:50 UTC

The type of oral storytelling is a myth. It explains how the world went from total darkness to having stars, the moon, and the sun.

Raven - Andrew Hoffmann

2024-09-11 00:04:24 UTC

This is a myth, maybe particularly of Native American origin because it is explaining the origin of the natural world. It is also a narrative story, because it has a beginning, middle and end.

Raven: Naomi L-S

2024-09-11 00:04:24 UTC

Repetition is used in the story through the reusing of bags. There are three bags concealing something that the raven wants, building suspense and then eventually the resolution where the sun is released into the sky creating daylight.

Raven - Alix Wells

2024-09-11 00:04:25 UTC

The Repetition in this story was the fact the boy kept crying over and over again for the bags. Each time he cried he opened another bag.

Raven

charmaineho2 — 2024-09-11 00:04:33 UTC

The storyteller utilizes repetition of the words "dark" and "cried" to emphasize the state of the world before and the Raven's desperation/desire for light.

The Raven

2024-09-11 00:05:30 UTC

The Raven follows a folktale and obviously Native American oral tradition storytelling type. It also has a bit of repetition, focusing on the raven and how it continued to bring stars, the moon and eventually light in general.

Olivia Crisp

Raven

2024-09-11 00:06:02 UTC

The story teller uses and repeats a lot of negative diction before and after the stars were let go to emphasize the setting change from dark to brighter.

Spoken word - Alix Wells

2024-09-11 00:06:32 UTC

The Repetition I'm seeing in this is telling people to wake up numerous times.

Spoken Word - Esther

2024-09-11 00:07:20 UTC

The storyteller engages the audience by addressing them throughout the speech, rhyming, and drawing from shared experiences.

Spoken Word - Bella Vallejo

2024-09-11 00:07:40 UTC

The story teller uses a lot of hand movements and facial expressions toward his audience to emphasize his words as he speaks.

Spoken word - Andrew

2024-09-11 00:07:43 UTC

He captures the audiences attention through quick cadence and rhyming. He also pauses between segments, which is jarring after his fast speech. Also repeating the words wake up grab the viewers attention.

Spoken Word

charmaineho2 — 2024-09-11 00:07:47 UTC

The storyteller engages the audience by separating lines with extended pauses, as well as constantly changing the tone and intensity of his voice

Spoken Word

makenacore — 2024-09-11 00:07:50 UTC

The speaker engages the audience by using hand gestures, rhythm, and relatable themes.

Spoken Word

sofiaszczedrin — 2024-09-11 00:08:25 UTC

There is a repetition of the phrase "wake up" to emphasize the main idea of the story about making a change and face reality.

Spoken Word - Alix Wells

2024-09-11 00:08:26 UTC

A way they are telling the audience to wake up is engaging the audience to pay attention because its telling them to wake up to reality.

Spoken Word

2024-09-11 00:08:49 UTC

There is clear repetition in his words, continuing to rhyme and flow together. The storyteller varies his voice, rising in volume and emphasis as he grows closer to the end of the story. He pauses as well, very small but extremely noticeable with how fast he was talking in general.

Olivia Crisp

Spoken Word

2024-09-11 00:09:27 UTC

There is repetition with the words "wake up". As it repeats it makes it so that it is important to the story. It provides rhythm and makes it interesting for the audience.

Spoken Word

2024-09-11 00:09:57 UTC

The story teller fluctuates the volume of his voice to emphasize his emotions and center on the important themes.

Spoken Word: Naomi L-S

2024-09-11 00:10:20 UTC

The storyteller uses percussive hand movements and words such as alliterations. He makes short points in between like, "Tell them" and involves the audience by addressing them and including 'TEDxPerth' in his spoken word piece.

Stand Up

makenacore — 2024-09-11 00:12:47 UTC

This speaker immediately grabs the attention of the audience by bringing up his mom and her high expectations, which members of the audience can relate to, even if their mother isn’t necessarily Filipino.

Funny man - Andrew

2024-09-11 00:12:56 UTC

He captures the viewers attention by directly engaging with them and relating with them about shared experiences. He also acts out the scenarios he's talking about and varies his voice.

Funny man - Alix Wells

2024-09-11 00:12:56 UTC

Engaged the audience by starting with filipino moms because it is a way for the audience to relate to the comedian with having strict mothers.

Funny Man

2024-09-11 00:13:01 UTC

He engages with the audience by telling jokes in his story to them and he makes the audience laugh.

Stand Up

sofiaszczedrin — 2024-09-11 00:13:05 UTC

The storyteller engages the audience through his movements on the stage which mimic the jokes and narrative that he's saying on stage.

Funny Man - Esther

2024-09-11 00:13:21 UTC

The repetition uses Filipino Mom or Filipinos to remind the audience of the context and punchline while connecting to the audience.

Stand Up

2024-09-11 00:13:29 UTC

While being a basic oral storytelling, the speaker takes a comedic turn. He seems to speak from experience, painting a character of a stereotype. He also calms down how he speaks towards the end, seeming a bit softer as he speaks on people not following their dreams, which could show a structure of having a funny bit -> transitioning to a more serious topic just for a moment.

Olivia Crisp

Funny Man - Bella Vallejo

2024-09-11 00:13:59 UTC

The speaker asks a lot of rhetorical questions to the audience for comedic effect. It allows for a pause indicating the audience to laugh or that something was supposed to be funny.

Funny man - Alix Wells

2024-09-11 00:14:09 UTC

Creates the character by giving a different voice for his mother so you can tell the difference between him and his mother.

Stand Up

makenacore — 2024-09-11 00:14:15 UTC

He uses repetition by adding on to the same joke. While what he’s saying isnt identical every time, it has similar meanings and it adds to his story.

Stand Up: Naomi L-S

2024-09-11 00:14:53 UTC

The comedian addresses audience members through a shared experience and then acts out a dialogue that is relatable. Then repeating key themes such as the audience's dreams and being a nurse.

Funny Man

charmaineho2 — 2024-09-11 00:15:08 UTC

The storyteller repeats the point of nurses and Filipino mothers and their expectations to make his joke more funny.

Funny Man - Bella Vallejo

2024-09-11 00:15:37 UTC

The speaker creates character by changing the tone of his voice mockingly to align with the audience's experiences and perspective.

TED - Alix Wells

2024-09-11 00:17:28 UTC

Grabbed the Audience by saying he was stuck in rut because many people can relate to being stuck in a bad or hard point in their lfie.

TED

charmaineho2 — 2024-09-11 00:18:38 UTC

He utilizes personal anecdotes and starts his speech with a twist which catches the audience's attention and helps them relate to the point he's attempting to make.

TED

2024-09-11 00:18:56 UTC

The speaker engages with the audience by providing pictures as he talks and backing up his points with facts. He tries to stay relatable with the audience and put in a couple of jokes.

TED - Esther

2024-09-11 00:18:59 UTC

The speaker engages the audience by leaving pauses in between and asking the audience continuous questions. He maintains eye contact, varied tones, and very readable body language.

TED

sofiaszczedrin — 2024-09-11 00:19:12 UTC

A story structure I've noticed is that the speaker would state something about 30-day challenges and then would give an example of his own personal experience relating to what he was talking about.

TED

makenacore — 2024-09-11 00:19:19 UTC

This speaker connects to the audience by speaking of his own issues, that the audience can relate to, and his simple ways of solving common problems. Big changes are difficult and a lot of people know and can tell their own experiences, adding that connection between the audience and the speaker.

TED - Bella Vallejo

2024-09-11 00:19:28 UTC

The speaker structures his speech in chunks where he takes a pause after each idea that allows the audience to stop and understand what he is conveying.

TED - Alix Wells

2024-09-11 00:19:45 UTC

I see repetition by encouraging the audience to do the 30 day challenge.

Ted - Andrew

2024-09-11 00:19:49 UTC

He begins with a personal story to relate to the audience. He used his body and hands to convey emotion and occasionally told a joke

TED: Naomi L-S

2024-09-11 00:21:06 UTC

The storyteller develops his character throughout the narrative by humbly introducing himself as an ordinary kind of guy, encouraging others to empathize with him. Then he tells small stories and with each one, the audience finds out he's done some remarkable things and maybe they could do it too!

TED

2024-09-11 00:21:09 UTC

This storyteller engages with the audience using a personal story to try and relate to the audience. The way he talks is very plain, but he leaves pauses in for the words to really seep into people’s minds. He feels very accomplished, which is why the audience would want to listen to him more keenly, as he explains his own personal experiences.

Olivia Crisp

Podcast

makenacore — 2024-09-11 00:30:29 UTC

This speaker creates a cynical character in the beginning with this monotone voice, almost sarcastic, but as the story goes, the character opens up more and show emotion, creating a more realistic character.

Podcast

2024-09-11 00:30:37 UTC

This storyteller creates a very sad character with the can of cola, literally personalizing him. The storyteller paints a very bleak picture of a cola who wants to be good enough but has accepted that he isn’t enough. There are pauses and sighs in the way it’s spoken, adding to the sad mood. The type of oral storytelling is very basic storytelling.

Olivia Crisp

Podcast - Bella Vallejo

2024-09-11 00:30:41 UTC

The tone of the character's voice (Can of Cola) allows the audience to understand his desperation. His voice fluctuates, he sounds bored, desperate, and sad. Especially when he says "yeah, yeah".

Podcast - Andrew

2024-09-11 00:30:44 UTC

The can of cola is very characterized through his telling of his experiences. It (he?) is personified through language like "I sat" "I watched" "I was angry". Long pauses when talking about being consumed creates an emotional response

Podcast - Esther

2024-09-11 00:30:53 UTC

This story builds character through dialogue (as personified memories), music, and metaphors. The podcast brings the personification to life, by having the object spoken through a human voice and describing things in a way that is digestible and still relatable to the listeners.

Podcast

charmaineho2 — 2024-09-11 00:30:53 UTC

The flat, monotone of the can of Cola allows the audience to feel how done with life the can of Cola is, especially when contrasted with the more varied and upbeat voice of the person asking the can questions.

Podcast - Alix

2024-09-11 00:31:26 UTC

A way of storytelling is telling a story and saying it in a way where it can relate to and interpret into someones true personal experience.

Podcast - Bella Vallejo

2024-09-11 00:33:11 UTC

The music in the background creates a sad tone for the story, allowing the audience to emphasize with the Can of Cola even though he isn't really alive, instead personified.

Podcast: Naomi L-S

2024-09-11 00:33:29 UTC

Louis' character is immediately developed through the tone of his voice, which is monotone but rough around the edges, in which he shows signs of anger. As the narrative moves on we know why he's angry and we can imagine all the places he's been while he tells his story. He hones in on this anger and right when all we see is aggression, we get his 'want'. He wants to be chosen and consumed with purpose. Kind of like every person wants purpose.

Funny Man - Alex Maldonado

2024-09-11 21:21:52 UTC

He engages the audience by changing his voice for different characters & directly speaking to the audience by utilizing the word "you", focusing on relatability.

Raven - Alex Maldonado

2024-09-11 21:24:40 UTC

There is repetition in the bags concealing the lights & the raven's cries, developing his character & creating suspense as the raven cries to open them and the lights inside are revealed one by one.

Spoken Word - Alex Maldonado

2024-09-11 21:27:47 UTC

The repetitive use of the phrase "wake up" drives home his message of opening up & creates emphasis.

Podcast- Alex Maldonado

2024-09-11 21:29:57 UTC

The story teller creates this character by giving him a very melancholy tone & giving him a monotone voice. When he responds to questions & speaks about his experiences as a soft drink there is a major focus on bringing out his emotions of sadness & resentment against humans.

TED - Alex Maldonado

2024-09-11 21:32:55 UTC

He engages his audience by using humorous personal anecdotes. This suggests to his audience that he is a relatable, honest man who has been in their shoes.

Raven - Caoilinn S

2024-09-15 01:59:18 UTC

I think I'd classify the Raven as a myth, as it concerns creation and how things in our world came to be.

Raven - Caoilinn S

2024-09-15 02:21:06 UTC

There's a lot of repetition in the mention of the bags and the Raven crying for them; he does it over and over until he succeeds in his quest to open them. This is important because he needs to do it in order to fulfill the creation myth, which he does eventually succeed in doing.

Raven - Caoilinn S

2024-09-15 02:29:01 UTC

The storyteller seems to pause in between each distinct part of the story- if this makes sense, it could translate into different "sections" or panels in a comic layout; the cadence gives it a sort of solemn, important tone.

Raven - Caoilinn S

2024-09-15 02:32:33 UTC

The storyteller puts some emphasis on certain words, activating your attention that little much more to what's being said.

Spoken Word

2024-09-15 02:33:13 UTC

The speaker keeps repeating the words "wake up", relating to different types of waking up in the different ways it could be interpreted.

Spoken Word - Caoilinn S

2024-09-15 02:33:55 UTC

Poetry; it sounds like a poem that's trying to incite a certain feeling/idea in the audience.

Spoken Word - Caoilinn S

2024-09-15 02:35:27 UTC

As he pauses in between his speaking, it could be translated to the lines of a poem, which I believe this is (spoken poetry), and each pause is used to put emphasis on his words.

Spoken Word - Caoilinn S

2024-09-15 02:37:34 UTC

Each time he emphasizes "WAKE UP" in his speech, just like in the Raven, it draws your attention to the immediate following line/concept. In addition, he addresses the audience directly, which captures your attention because you feel like you personally are being spoken to.

Funny man - Caoilinn S

2024-09-15 02:43:29 UTC

This seems like traditional oral storytelling; he's relating a personal life experience to the audience and making it seem relatable and comedic. It's not a poem and it's not really explaining anything about our world (unless you count the reason there's so many filipino nurses), which doesn't make it a myth either.

Funny man - Caoilinn S

2024-09-15 02:45:36 UTC

He engages with the audience by including them into his story, and also by, in general, telling a story that a lot of people could themselves relate to, and putting a comedic twist to it which further engages people.

Funny man - Caoilinn S

2024-09-15 02:47:41 UTC

He repeats the motif of filipino nurses and also the crushing of dreams (mainly by the mother) a lot, speaking to sort of the main conflicts of the story he's telling- his mother kept trying to crush his dreams but instead of becoming a nurse like she wanted, he broke tradition and is here now.

Funny man - Caoilinn S

2024-09-15 02:48:42 UTC

He pauses in between certain sections of storytelling or after certain jokes so to give them time to land, which provides an opportune gap for the audience to engage and react by laughing.

Podcast - Caoilinn S

2024-09-15 02:53:32 UTC

it seems to be a correspondence style, similar to the Griffin and Sabine letters, as there's a sort of "conversation" or an interview happening with the narrator and the objects. However, if you simply only take the objects' stories into account, then it's more of a traditional storytelling style.

Podcast - Caoilinn S

2024-09-15 02:54:48 UTC

as said previously, it seems to be a correspondence/conversation between the narrator/host and the objects they're interviewing, mainly taken from the fact that, while the object is largely the sole speaker, the host asks them questions and encourages conversation and more storytelling to happen. it really brings the characters to life.

Podcast - Caoilinn S

2024-09-15 02:55:52 UTC

I don't really see repetition in the stories save for that they all are from the perspective of, to us, conventionally inanimate objects, which I suppose makes sense as that IS the whole theme of the podcast after all.

Podcast - Caoilinn S

2024-09-15 02:57:05 UTC

I don't think the storyteller really has to work much to engage the audience, besides the difference of listening to two different voices speak, it's largely engaging in and of itself, with the allure of something that normally doesn't speak telling it's life story to you.

TED - Caoilinn S

2024-09-15 03:01:35 UTC

Once again, traditional storytelling; the speaker is relating an experience from his own life and delivering it to hopefully convince the audience to act on his words.

TED - Caoilinn S

2024-09-15 03:02:20 UTC

He presents concepts first, explains them/what they are/how to do them, and then follows up with his own experience trying it, and then ends with his own advice for attempting it.

TED - Caoilinn S

2024-09-15 03:02:59 UTC

Not much repetition, but he does try to convince the audience a lot about how much doing these things or trying them will change your life for the better (mostly).

TED - Caoilinn S

2024-09-15 03:03:57 UTC

He pauses in between story sections to put emphasis on either the last or next thing he's said, but in addition he adds a slight humorous twist to his story to make it more interesting and fun to try.

Funny Man - Kat King

2024-09-16 21:18:44 UTC

He makes the character of the Filipino Mom come to life with his exaggerated expressions and accent. His goal is to make the audience laugh so the exaggerations are funny and emphasize his story of his mom being judgmental or condescending about his career choice.

Spoken Word- Kat King

2024-09-16 21:25:23 UTC

The repetition of "wake up" is a call to action for the audience, the speaker wants the audience to think about the weight behind his words.

Spoken Word- Jess Sanchez

jesssanchez — 2024-09-17 03:48:27 UTC

I believe that Spoken word is written as a poem because it's repetitive and theres a continuing rhyme throughout it

Spoken word -jess Sanchez

jesssanchez — 2024-09-17 03:52:15 UTC

a structure I notice is this story is the way it repeats "wake up" this is what i notice first because it seems like its supposed to be the attention graber

Raven - Alexandra West-Jackson

2024-09-17 07:05:54 UTC

The Raven is an interesting story, but I feel that the story was told in a very disjointed way in this video, compared to when I've heard it before.

Podcast - Alexandra West-Jackson

2024-09-17 07:16:15 UTC

At first I thought that the podcast had a very interesting comedy concept, of interviewing inanimate objects. The podcasts, despite initially seeming like it'd be like a comedy sketch, was pretty grounded and chill. It seemed more like it was in the format of a serious interview as opposed to the more casual high energy feel of most podcasts.

Spoken Word - Alexandra West-Jackson

2024-09-17 07:29:04 UTC

The poet intended to send a message regarding issues of bigotry. But I must say that it has issues. The poet is saying things similar to lines such as "I do not see color". Yes people are different, but instead of only focusing on the similarities, and ignoring the differences, people should acknowledge those differences, and be accepting, not just tolerate or ignore what isn't there own experience.

Spoken word-Joseph C

josephchu2 — 2024-09-17 20:14:24 UTC

There is a clear show of the poet's voice, tone, and pitch creating a more enhanced performance and drama effects. By using body language, facial expressions, and gestures the poet emphasizes the word "Wake up".

Spoken Word - Joseph C

josephchu2 — 2024-09-17 20:17:34 UTC

This connects us the listeners by using strong visual metaphor descriptions making it more memorable and deepening the meaning.

Spoken word - Joseph C

josephchu2 — 2024-09-17 20:26:59 UTC

Repeating the phrase "Wak up" drives an urgency of self-awareness and engagement of the main message in life. This repetition leaves this message stuck and due to its simple two words, a connection forms to the audience to reflect upon their lives.

Spoken Word - Ray C.

2024-09-17 20:29:26 UTC

This reminds me of the hit song "Where is the love" by world renowned pop group The Black Eyed Peas. I think slam poetry is very effective if you already love the artform, and maybe less so if not.

Spoken Word - Joseph C

josephchu2 — 2024-09-17 20:36:32 UTC

It follows a very clear story structure. The poet begins with a personal story the builds on this with different aspect if life, then reaches the climax of the call to action.

Raven - Ray C.

2024-09-17 20:38:54 UTC

Very traditional storytelling, used to explain certain natural phenomena, like the light sources around our planet in this instance. Likely passed down from generations, and beautifully recited. It's interesting to see the lack of oral storytelling in invasive (as opposed to native) American culture, and I wonder if it is because it is much younger than that of groups like the Hoonah. The printing press was very popular among colonialists, as was writing long winded letters. Or have we just lost those stories to time?

Funny Man - Ray C.

2024-09-17 20:44:07 UTC

Stand up comedy is an excellent form of storytelling which in this case has a huge appeal to empathy as he's telling a story that is very relatable for many Filipino Americans. This format allows the comedian to discuss a topic which has the capacity to be serious or sad, and make people laugh out of mutual experience and vulnerability.

Spoken Word - Joseph C

josephchu2 — 2024-09-17 20:46:22 UTC

By using a personal story to tell, it creates a character that can really connect with the audiences. The poet give the audiences relatable examples making more impactful and engaging.

Podcast - Ray C.

2024-09-17 20:51:41 UTC

The podcast format is an interesting vessel for fiction. In this way, the inanimate objects in the story are easily personified since they are voiced by actual people. We're able to immediately understand them as full characters through implicit cues such as voice and cadence.

Spoken Word - Joseph C

josephchu2 — 2024-09-17 20:52:27 UTC

This repetition of his word "wake up" highlights personal awareness to become more conscious of their own thought and actions, or social responsibilities of being more engaged and proactive towards issues of their communities.

TED - Ray C.

2024-09-17 20:56:12 UTC

This man is telling a story with a clear motive: to convince a room of people that 30-day challenges are an excellent way to change your life for the good. He seems extremely dialed in, kind of funny, and doesn't beat around the bush. This makes for a convincing and concise story that ends with an explicit call to action.

Raven - Joseph C

josephchu2 — 2024-09-17 21:00:37 UTC

This story shows it's the cultural beliefs through storytelling format that had been passed down through generations. This would be classified as traditional oral narrative or myth.

Raven - Joseph C

josephchu2 — 2024-09-17 21:05:16 UTC

With the act of Raven bring light into the world such as "Raven released the light" This shows the significances of the light act and it's impacts on the world.

Raven - Joseph C

josephchu2 — 2024-09-17 21:10:45 UTC

The story follows a structure of a introduction(Raven attempts to bring light), climax(The creation of light), and resolution(the impacts of the light on the world).

Raven - Joseph C

josephchu2 — 2024-09-17 21:15:30 UTC

The storyteller gives the audience a mystery vivid imagery and the use of dramatic pauses, which makes the listeners more in tune with the myth.

Raven - Joseph C

josephchu2 — 2024-09-17 21:26:19 UTC

The storyteller creates character through the descriptions and actions of the raven interacting with other characters.

Funny Man - Joseph C

josephchu2 — 2024-09-17 21:34:15 UTC

With stand-up comedy, it uses personal comedic stories allowing the audience be able to relate to his stories. He also uses observational humor to boost the engagement and entertain the audience.

Funny Man - Joseph C

josephchu2 — 2024-09-17 21:38:49 UTC

Jo Kay engages the audience with relatable humor, directed interactions, energetic deliveries to resonate with the audience's own experiences.

TED - Joseph C

josephchu2 — 2024-09-17 21:45:43 UTC

The Speaker spinks little jokes on the way to make the audience more engaged within his story and message. By showing picture and informing that all he did in 30days was opposable it leave the inspiration and something to think about after leaving.

Podcast - Joseph C

josephchu2 — 2024-09-17 21:49:37 UTC

Through Podcast, it doesn't really give the audience something to engage with, but instead it give them stories. listening in on their "stories" give the listeners something they can think about or learn about the topic.

Spoken word - jess sanchez

jesssanchez — 2024-09-18 16:30:24 UTC

in this text i do see a repetition and it seems to repeat the word "wake up" and this causes us to bring our attention to it.

TED - Jess sanchez

jesssanchez — 2024-09-18 16:48:10 UTC

for this the speaker gets the audience attention by starting with his own personnel experience and he keeps their attention by adding humor

Funny Man - Alexandra West-Jackson

2024-09-18 19:57:31 UTC

Stand up is another form of oral narative, talking about life experiences of themselves and others, just the ones that are funny. He told a story of when he told his mom that he wanted to be a comedian, despite her wanting him to become a nurse.

The comedian also interacted with the audience, such as the call and response.

TED - Alexandra West-Jackson

2024-09-18 20:05:02 UTC

Like many TED talks, this one was like a spoken word version of a self help book.

I think the advice given on doing 30 day challenges can work for some people, but not everyone.

Fortunately it wasn't too preachy like some can get, it was just done as a way of saying, it's helpful advice.

TED-Keira Benjamin

2024-09-19 16:55:34 UTC

As he was making his point about what can be achieved in 30 days, I payed attention to how he was delivering his message. He took the time to speak slowly and occasionally take pauses, even though he was just talking, he had a kind of stage presence that was engaging, and overall just looked calm and collected with being on stage.

Raven - Kaori Villaluz

2024-09-19 23:14:53 UTC

I would classify The Raven as a myth because it tells how the world (sun, moon, and stars) came to be

Raven-Keira Benjamin

2024-09-20 01:31:28 UTC

I didn't notice much as far as captivating the listener with the storytelling. She was very monotone and the pauses were really the only thing breaking it up.

Raven- Keira Benjamin

2024-09-20 01:34:04 UTC

The story structure was very traditional with a beginning, middle, and end. It helped with having everything make sense, even if the way she told the story was worded a little strangely at times and caused me a bit of confusion.

TED-Keira Benjamin

2024-09-20 01:36:13 UTC

He connects with the listener by starting the Ted Talk about himself and keeping that as a thread throughout. All his suggestions for these 30 day challenges were things he had done and could speak to their challenges and results.

Spoken Word- Keira Benjamin

2024-09-20 01:43:12 UTC

To me, Oliver connects to the audience the most with his facial expressions. I also noticed him using volume as if everything he was saying kind of built up to his final point in the end as that's when he got louder.

Funny Man- Keira Benjamin

2024-09-20 01:51:32 UTC

The comedy and storytelling was really brought to life by him separating the characters through acting. To bring his mom into the story he used a different accent and mannerisms that his own which made the performance more engaging.

Podcast- Keira Benjamin

2024-09-20 02:02:06 UTC

The storyteller is able to engage the audience purely though audio by changing the tone between the two characters and adding things like. dramatic music to add to the mood.

Spoken Word - Kaori Villaluz

2024-09-20 02:46:26 UTC

There is repetition of the phrase "wake up" which emphasizes the poem's point of serving as a "wake up call". For me personally, it also reminded me of repeatedly being told to wake up after snoozing an alarm

TED 30 Days - Lucas S

2024-09-20 20:38:37 UTC

I'd classify it as a persuasive speech. The story structure I notice as that he goes through the motions of his journey, if the audience were to do the same thing, they'd start from nothing too, making his end results more impactful.

TED 30 Days - Lucas S

2024-09-20 20:40:21 UTC

The concept of the talk already makes it relatable to the audience, everyone has things they want to do and try in life. It's similar to the book atomic habits, where small changes make big impacts in life.

Funny Man - Lucas S

2024-09-20 20:45:38 UTC

He engages the audience by directly talking to them, the joke is for a specific part of the audience but is relatable for people with moms or who have dreams. His switches between voices also place the audience at the center as his mom talks to "you".

TED Wake Up! - Lucas S

2024-09-20 20:51:21 UTC

He uses repetition in saying "wake up" to create a call to action and draw in the audience. To get people to put in the world the positive change they want to see.

Raven - Lucas S

2024-09-20 21:51:43 UTC

I'd classify this story as folklore, it's a simple creation story where light is slowly given to the sky.

Podcast - Lucas S

2024-09-20 22:04:41 UTC

The podcast characterizes a can of cola, giving Louis the dream of being drunk, but also being realistic about the kind of situation it would be for that to happen. I think the engagement comes from the premise of the podcast, it's a very original idea and having it done in the podcast format adds to the unrealism and hilarity.

Funny Man - Kaori Villaluz

2024-09-20 23:25:14 UTC

The speaker creates character by using different accents when pretending to be other people and exaggerating facial expressions and body movements

TED - Kaori Villaluz

2024-09-20 23:28:04 UTC

The speaker engages the audience by walking around on stage, talking with his hands, and providing visuals and examples for them to look at while he talks

Podcast - Kaori Villaluz

2024-09-20 23:40:02 UTC

The podcast has a pretty nonlinear story structure. Rather than a straightforward exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. The story is a conversation between the host and inanimate object personifications

The Raven- Shy Smith

2024-09-21 03:03:23 UTC

I think this is beautiful folklore and I wonder how the people came up with it. I'm imagining them looking up at the sky thinking "I wonder how these brilliant bright lights came to be and how it was before they were there". It also allows me to think of the bible as a mythology "And God said, 'Let there be light,' and there was light". Interesting!

Spoken Word- Shy Smith

2024-09-21 03:20:24 UTC

This spoken poetry made me think of how most "rap" songs are actually just poetry in a more extra format. This particular poem "wake up" uses repetition to make the listener really think about what he is saying and how it applies in real life hypothetically.

Stand Up- Shy Smith

2024-09-21 03:29:40 UTC

This form of oral storytelling engages the audience through comedy. The storyteller connects with people in the audience by sharing a commonality, something they may potentially relate to.

TED- Shy Smith

2024-09-21 03:37:24 UTC

This form of storytelling feels like it is meant to be encouraging or inspiring to the audience. It made me think about positive habits I could create in my life and what negative habits i could eliminate from my life.

Podcast- Shy Smith

2024-09-21 03:57:35 UTC

For me listening to this series of podcasts was a strange experience. Why am I feeling empathy for a can of fake cola? Why do I want to keep listening? Why am I feeling this false sense of relation to this literal perishable drink. I also love the creativity in this series- the difference in tone in each podcast, from solemn to inspiring. Its amusing.

Raven- Nex H

nexhuynh — 2024-09-21 05:24:35 UTC

This would be mythological or cultural storytelling. It's clear that the ideas are not natural ones, such as the girl of the wealthy man getting pregnant after setting foot into the water or the stars of light being the bag the baby found. More often than not, these stories tend to explain the purpose or beginning of something that people rely on daily.

Spoken Word- Nex H

nexhuynh — 2024-09-21 05:29:36 UTC

This would signify narrative storytelling. The there aren't really any specific characters in this speech, but they use plenty of different speech inflictions (which make it sound slightly chaotic to the ears, but it works) along with hand movements to show power in their words, etc.

Funny Man- Nex H

nexhuynh — 2024-09-21 05:37:20 UTC

I want to say that this goes under narrative, but it's blurring the line with some kind of generational storytelling as well, ONLY because he mentions that "filipinos are always going to be their mother's dream. they're always nurses." Realistically though, this is simply comedic narrative oral storytelling.

Podcast- Nex H

nexhuynh — 2024-09-21 06:01:55 UTC

I'm assuming this would go under more under epics rather than legends only because it represents one person (or being, them being a cola, lamppost, and more?) their singular path of life vs in a legend where there are multiple different perspectives and major life altering events. IF ANTYHING it's again creative storytelling.

TED- Nex H

nexhuynh — 2024-09-21 06:06:04 UTC

This would fall under classic narrative storytelling, as the speaker starts off with what their issue was, which would be feeling like they were "in a rut," then continuing forward with how they began this journey of doing something new every 30 days, and then concluding his story with how it changed his views, thus giving wisdom towards the listeners.

Spoken Word- Cody P

2024-09-21 19:01:07 UTC

This form capitalizes on the properties of speech itself with powerful inflection. It is written from emotion for emotion like how someone would feel.

The Raven- Cody P

2024-09-21 19:02:52 UTC

This form capitalizes on its symbolism and simplicity to be carried on through the generations. Written to inform and to animate.

TED- Cody P

2024-09-21 19:06:16 UTC

This form is meant to encourage so it utilizes the conversational aspect of speech, a more personal way of forming a narrative. He spoke from personal experience and his own expertise. Traditional storytelling.

Funny Man - Cody Parikh

2024-09-21 19:11:33 UTC

This form utilizes mockery and impressions to come off as humorous, something you can't really get out of written storytelling. His impression of his mother being relatable to a lot of the audience would be lost on paper

Podcast - Cody Parikh

2024-09-21 19:25:37 UTC

This media uses conversation and interview to set up a story and characters to give a voice to what otherwise would be in the reader's head.

The Raven - Jacklynn R

2024-09-22 02:50:34 UTC

The Raven would be considered a myth because it describes a supernatural event that is believed to have taken place a long time ago.

The Raven - Jacklynn R

2024-09-22 02:52:46 UTC

This oral story follows the traditional narrative plot: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. to describe how the sun came to be. It has a clear beginning, middle, and end along with imagery that helps the listener picture the Raven in their head.

Spoken Word - Jacklynn R

2024-09-22 02:57:41 UTC

The speaker intentionally pauses to create rhythm throughout his story. The last word of each phrases often rhymes with each other, just as written poetry does.

Spoken Word - Jacklynn R

2024-09-22 02:59:59 UTC

He utilizes repetition to place emphasis on the words "wake up". This phrase calls his audience to take action in their lives going forward.

Funny Man - Jacklynn R

2024-09-22 03:03:41 UTC

He engages the audience by walking from one side of the stage to another, while making eye contact with the many people that came to watch his show.

Funny Man - Jacklynn R

2024-09-22 03:04:45 UTC

He utilizes gestures, facial expressions, and accents so his audience can better imagine the story he is trying to convey.

Podcast - Jacklynn R

2024-09-22 03:07:15 UTC

The authors chose house an intriguing perspective in their podcast. They give personality, character, and emotion to inanimate objects.

Podcast - Jacklynn R

2024-09-22 03:08:48 UTC

Listening to them interact causes the listener to think more about the mundane objects they see everyday.

TED - Jacklynn R

2024-09-22 03:10:21 UTC

The speaker engages with his audience by telling them a story from his personal life. He holds their attention by displaying pictures of his personal success from following a 30-day challenge.

TED - Jacklynn R

2024-09-22 03:15:24 UTC

He relates to the audience by showing how he was before he started the challenge. This demonstrates to his audience that we all have the power to improve our lives no matter where we started from.

The Raven- Nex H

nexhuynh — 2024-09-22 03:40:35 UTC

The storyteller uses imagery and uses strong details for the characters in the mythology. Of course, this is told orally, with a few pauses to let the reader interpret what is being said.

The Raven - E. Mitchell

2024-09-22 04:53:16 UTC

It seems like a myth thats cultural or religious, with fantasy elements that lead to the creation and explanation of natural elements, the Sun the Moon and the Stars. There's repetition of action where the boy cries and cries and cries and releases more and more light. There is a very clear beginning middle and end.

Spoken Word - E. Mitchell

2024-09-22 04:58:04 UTC

This is spoken word poetry. There is clear repetition in the speaker's constant demand for the audience to "Wake up!". The storyteller uses pacing and vocal emphasis to engage his audience. He becomes faster to create a sense of urgency and becomes louder to emphasize certain ideas or words.

Spoken Word - YUNING TIAN

2024-09-22 04:59:55 UTC

this feel like a traditional narrative oral storytelling with a poetic rhyme. the repetition was built on similar syllables such as "ight", "ee", which is alliteration . it also repeated the phrase "Wake up" at beginning and the end. this catchy rhyme kept the attention and use personal experience to bond with the audience.

TED - E. Mitchell

2024-09-22 05:02:29 UTC

This is narrative story telling. He has a very basic beginning middle and end, with an introduction to his idea, his doing the idea, and finally his take away and call to action. He engages the audience by asking questions (although rhetorical) and by adding humor into his speech.

Funny Man - E. Mitchell

2024-09-22 05:05:41 UTC

He engages the audience by telling them a personal narrative while also getting them to relate. For example, he quickly gets audience reaction when he points out that many filipino's in the audience are nurses. He also uses physical comedy, crouching down when exaggerating a hypothetical situation.

The Raven - YUNING TIAN

2024-09-22 05:06:22 UTC

this is native oral myth that use traditional plotline that have a beginning, a middle, and an end. the story use this structure to define how the universe is develop. there is no specific repetition being seen in this story

Podcast - E. Mitchell

2024-09-22 05:08:44 UTC

I think that the speakers engage the audience by using their curiosity; similar to how many people enjoy people watching and listening to other's conversations, podcasts allow the audience to listen to a conversation between two people that would otherwise be unknown to the world.

TED - YUNING TIAN

2024-09-22 05:15:31 UTC

this is narrative oral storytelling that have a little epic sense in it since his topic is focused around self growth and improvement. the narrator use characterizations through descriptions of how it would be like if people tried to do something for 30 days. the narrator also kept repeating the "30 days" number through the TED talk, making audience feel like they are going to do something in 30 days, this technique can be see as a call for an action.

Funny Man - YUNING TIAN

2024-09-22 05:19:44 UTC

this is a traditional oral storytelling since the plot just went as the stream flow. the narrator use characterization on and dialogue to spice up the humor that had made base of him and his mom. the narrator kept repeating "nurses" to bond with his target audience , the Philippines.

Podcast - YUNING TIAN

2024-09-22 05:25:42 UTC

this is a narrative oral storytelling that built through interactive dialogues between two people. the 2 people narratives bring audience closer since it got rid of the imposter syndrome people get from the stage, which made people easier to get into the topic they were talking about. the podcast also used sound effect to create a relaxing mood to enhance the story they are talking about

The Raven - Emmett L

2024-09-22 06:26:21 UTC

I think its quite interesting how cultures use what they have to explain whats around them. They have no way to know about stars or space so they explain the stars in the sky using what they do know, which I think brings some control back into their lives

Spoken Word - Emmett L

2024-09-22 06:30:09 UTC

The speaker is very much preforming. He uses not only specific moments of repetition and spoken flourishes but physical movement to grab the viewers attention

Funny Man

2024-09-22 06:32:24 UTC

He uses comedy to engage the audience but more importantly to address things that people know or think about themselves in a social setting. In the context of comedy he is providing an outlet for lots of peoples experiences

Podcast - Emmett L

2024-09-22 06:51:19 UTC

The podcast solidly uses personification to create a character that can then be given depth and conflict. The Narrators discussion with the character of the Cola begins to create a world in the audiences mind in which this cola is in fact a person, which immediately peaks their interests as a story.

TED - Emmett L

2024-09-22 06:53:38 UTC

This works as a narrative because of its singular appeal to our logical mind. The speakers personal experience being a story only serves the presentation in that it shows to us that what hes saying is true.

Spoken Word- Nex H

nexhuynh — 2024-09-22 07:43:28 UTC

They use a lot of special voice inflictions and long pauses to bring a uniqueness to storytelling rather than a monotonous speech.

TED- Nex H

nexhuynh — 2024-09-22 07:44:49 UTC

He structures it very simply, with a beginning story, middle, and end. Like most TED talks, they have relatively longer pauses for the listeners to take in the information.

Funny Man- Nex H

nexhuynh — 2024-09-22 07:49:44 UTC

He engages with the audience when it came to his personal experience as a Filipino individual and nursing. He also pauses after some funnier moments for the audience to laugh, but then effectively returns to his punchlines.

Podcast- Nex H

nexhuynh — 2024-09-22 07:51:01 UTC

The speakers in this podcast use a more casual tone to tell their story, but they use plenty of imagery when it comes to the general topic of being a can of coke or a lamppost.

Raven- Nex H

nexhuynh — 2024-09-22 07:57:01 UTC

It shows a little repetition in the wealthy man's need for the bag to be opened, which would be him trying to find different ways of opening the bags of light.

Spoken Word- Nex H

nexhuynh — 2024-09-22 07:58:20 UTC

He repeats the focal point and title of his speech, which would be to "wake up." This is repeated often to alert the audience to essentially open up their minds to the world and the potential it has for them.

TED- Nex H

nexhuynh — 2024-09-22 07:59:42 UTC

I would say the repetition would be from the speaker going back to what his plan was, which was to do something new every 30 days; technically there was a repetitive pattern in what he was trying to convey to the audience.

Funny Man- Nex H

nexhuynh — 2024-09-22 08:01:58 UTC

He consistently repeats the joke of "Filipinos are always going to become a nurse because of their parents (or mothers)." Repeating or restating this one joke over and over in the same skit could sound boring over time, but he does it enough and effectively to help reengage the audience to listen to his show.

Podcast- Nex H

nexhuynh — 2024-09-22 08:03:33 UTC

I didn't hear much repetition in this storytelling audio. For the WHOLE podcast (every single episode), it would be repeating or following the theme of reimagining your life as an inanimate object, but for one single episode there's little to no repetition.

Raven- Nex H

nexhuynh — 2024-09-22 08:05:57 UTC

Using a unique storyline where the characters and nature itself doesn't follow human logic, which is just the key point of mythology.

Spoken Word- Nex H

nexhuynh — 2024-09-22 08:07:30 UTC

For me, I was hooked just by on how they pronounced and enunciated their words and whole sentences. It sounded much more like a run-on statement than a grammatically correct one. Additionally, they repeated the loud words "wake up," which can sound eerie to some people.

Funny Man- Nex H

nexhuynh — 2024-09-22 08:08:15 UTC

He uses comedy and tries to engage with his audience that shares a similar background to him.

TED- Nex H

nexhuynh — 2024-09-22 08:09:08 UTC

He talks about his experiences more like life lessons rather than a lecture. He talks about what he's learned and how people themselves should do it too.

Podcast- Nex H

nexhuynh — 2024-09-22 08:10:38 UTC

Using a very outlandish sounding narrative, which would be living as an inanimate object. It catches the listener off guard, mainly because most podcasts tend to be very informal and debate-like (unless they are specifically audiobooks).

Raven- Nex H

nexhuynh — 2024-09-22 09:47:08 UTC

They give them an objective that the listener is understanding while it develops. They add more characters alongside the wealthy man and the Raven to give context to the resolution, which is the stars being brought to the skies.

Spoken Word- Nex H

nexhuynh — 2024-09-22 09:48:06 UTC

The character in this story would be the narrator and the listeners themselves, as this isn't really creative storytelling, rather more of a persuasive idea.

Funny Man- Nex H

nexhuynh — 2024-09-22 10:01:52 UTC

The character would be himself (Jo Koy), his mother, and at LEAST a majority of Filipino people when it comes to the context of his show.

Podcast- Nex H

nexhuynh — 2024-09-22 10:04:55 UTC

The characters would be who they introduced themselves as, for the first episode it would be Louis as the Can of Coke, for the Second it would be Maeve as the Lamppost. Additionally there would be another person off to the side with their commentary.

TED- Nex H

nexhuynh — 2024-09-22 10:05:58 UTC

The speaker themselves would be the character, along with the person that they found inspiration to do the "new activity every 30 days" thing.

How does this story teller engage the audience?

lwelch_stamos — 2025-08-18 19:32:04 UTC

The Raven- Nyla Claggett

2025-09-20 18:23:22 UTC

The teller creates character by presenting a problem, firstly. The problem is that the world is dark, and barely anyone can see. The teller then presents a character who is willing to find a solution, characterizing them, the Raven, as well meaning and caring of others.

The Raven- Nyla Claggett

2025-09-20 18:24:39 UTC

This would fall under Native American mythology and storytelling, as the ravens story is one that was particularly created and told within Native American communities.

the raven - lani luna

2025-09-21 19:19:39 UTC

i would classify "how raven gave light to the world" as a myth because it explains how something in the world came to be, in this case how humans got light. it uses animals with human traits and teaches a lesson which is a big part of myths.

the raven - lani luna

2025-09-21 19:20:03 UTC

the storyteller engages the audience by using a playful and dramatic voice and by pausing at suspenseful moments, especially when raven is trying to get the light. it made me feel excited and curious about what would happen next.

the raven - lani luna

2025-09-21 19:20:43 UTC

raven is shown as clever and a little sneaky. for example, the storyteller emphasizes raven’s tricks and curiosity, like when raven pretends to be interested in the chief’s possessions to get the light. the gestures and tone make raven feel alive and funny at the same time.

the raven - lani luna

2025-09-21 19:21:06 UTC

yes there is repetition, like when the storyteller repeats raven’s attempts to get the light. it makes the story easier to follow and emphasizes raven’s persistence and cleverness. it also gives a rhythm that makes it fun to listen to.

the raven - lani luna

2025-09-21 19:21:36 UTC

the story follows a problem and solution structure. the world starts in darkness (problem) and raven goes through a series of clever tricks to get the light (series of events) and finally brings it to humans (solution). each step builds on the last and keeps the story exciting.

Raven - Kat M.

2025-09-21 23:43:05 UTC

This oral narrative could be classified as either a Native American myth or a folktale. A lot of elements in the story consist of how things came to be, such as how the raven brought light to the world by stealing it from an old man. This narrative has also been passed down from generation to generation, and its main character is a raven who displays unique abilities.

TED - Kat M.

2025-09-21 23:48:41 UTC

The speaker uses a lot of images to help the audience paint a picture in their minds about the challenge he experienced. He also makes a lot of facial expressions and variations in his voice to convey his feelings so that the audience can understand the story on an emotional level.

Raven- Grace Gill

2025-09-22 00:09:47 UTC

I would consider the Raven story a myth, considering the video tells us its an oral narrative of how light on earth came to be. The story also featured a supernatural being; the raven.

TED - Lolita Janeczek

2025-09-22 01:07:49 UTC

i think that the TED talk fits the description of what might be considered a legend. for example: the man from the TED talk explains how he displayed courage in challenging himself to build a new habit over the course of 30 days. furthermore, he explains how that habit built his confidence and he was able to do even more courageous things... like hike up a mountain. another reason why i think this fits the legend category pretty well is because he's a real person, and he's recounting real events.

TED - Lolita Janeczek

2025-09-22 01:12:17 UTC

i think the biggest way the speaker engages with his audience is through humor. he kind of eliminates the barrier between him and his audience... first by making fun of himself so that they can get it in their heads like he's a regular person, just like them. secondly, he keeps their attention with visuals on the projector behind him, of which are often tools to assist in setting up another point of humor. for example: when he mentioned that hr tried giving up sugar for 30 days and then showed a picture of a pile of candy, mentioning how that was what day 31 looked like.

TED - Lolita Janeczek

2025-09-22 01:15:57 UTC

i think that since the only "character" in the story is the speaker himself, he establishes himself by giving description about his life past his initial appearance to the audience. for example: i recall him making one specific joke about how he was some sort of computer-dwelling nerd, or something like that.

TED - Lolita Janeczek

2025-09-22 01:18:14 UTC

he doesn't repeat words or phrases verbatim... but i think there is a lot of repetition in his expression to the audience of how effective he found the 30 day practice to be. he tells them over and over again how serious he is that it will have an impact on them, as it did him.

TED - Lolita Janeczek

2025-09-22 01:25:47 UTC

the structure that the speaker uses seems pretty basic for a ted talk. he explains what he's going to be speaking about with an exposition that consists of data and then goes into short stories of personal experience, all with a clear beginning/middle/end to them.

StandUp- Maliha P

2025-09-22 01:28:12 UTC

I would classify this as narrative oral story telling. In his stand-up, he is telling a story about his personal experiences with his Filipina mother. He tells this story with some jokes and relates to the audience and their person experiences with similar parents.

StandUp- Maliha P

2025-09-22 01:30:40 UTC

He's a stand- comedian, it is his entire job to engage the audience. He does so by telling a story unique to him while also throwing in some jokes to engage the audience. Along with the jokes the telling of this story itself, gives something for people to relate to no matter their race or gender.

the raven - Lolita Janeczek

2025-09-22 01:31:20 UTC

i think that this can be pretty easily classified as a myth, based on the fact that it tells a story of how something in the natural world came to be... this something being light. although i'm unsure if the raven counts as a supernatural being, since it's just an animal... but it did seem to possess supernatural powers

Funny Man- Maliha P

2025-09-22 01:33:21 UTC

He creates character by telling us about someone who already exists, his mother. He uses his personal experience with his mother and what she is like to paint a picture of her in our minds. Another character would be Jo Koy himself, telling us about himself, and the relationship between him and his mother.

the raven - Lolita Janeczek

2025-09-22 01:34:42 UTC

i think the most notable way in which the speaker keeps the audience engaged is the pauses for dramatic effect. however, i do think that the material which the story consists of is engaging enough on its own simply because myths are pretty engaging. just the fact that such an entertaining and mystical story is being told is enough to be considered engaging to any audience, really.

StandUp- Maliha P

2025-09-22 01:34:53 UTC

Yes there is repetition in this story. Jo Koy makes a point to repeat the whole joke of this story about Filipino's, Filipino nurses, and Filipino mothers.

the raven - Lolita Janeczek

2025-09-22 01:37:29 UTC

i think the story structure is pretty clear. The characters are presented with a problem, a goal is identified, a conflict occurs, and then an event happens that solves the problem.

StandUp- Maliha p

2025-09-22 01:38:37 UTC

Though he is telling a joke, there is some serious genuine moments in this story. He starts off in a joking manner when telling to story, then in the end he moves to being a little more serious. He slows down, speaks calmer and genuinely urges people to follow their dreams.

the raven - Lolita Janeczek

2025-09-22 02:29:43 UTC

i think the repetition in this story is mainly showing in the multiple bags mentioned in the story... and it kind of creates a bit of trial and error, or like a "third time's the charm" type of scenario.

the raven - Lolita Janeczek

2025-09-22 02:33:59 UTC

i think that the characterization occurs hand in hand with the conflicts in the story. for example: each character has nothing else to them besides the role they are meant to fulfill in progressing the story. every character that is introduced is specific to the thing they end up doing.

spoken word - Lolita Janeczek

2025-09-22 02:39:49 UTC

i think that the closest thing i can categorize this as would be orature. spoken word poetry is not exactly the same as a song or a prayer, but i think it couls still follow under the orature umbrella... simply because spoken word poetry is specifically the oral version of written poetry.

spoken word - Lolita Janeczek

2025-09-22 02:41:12 UTC

for the first part of the poem, he repeats the words "wake up" at the end (or is it the beginning?) of a couple of different stanzas. later in the poem, he continues to use works such as "awake" which are similar enough to the phrase from the beginning to where i would still consider it repetition.

spoken word - Lolita Janeczek

2025-09-22 02:45:13 UTC

he maintains eye contact with the audience, and that's the first thing i noticed. he isn't reading from a script or anything... i think this on its own is very engaging. the other thing is that i think he is very engaging with his repetition. he says "wake up" over and over again, and this sounds like a command, calling the audience to action, almost.

spoken word - Lolita Janeczek

2025-09-22 02:48:45 UTC

i'm not entirely sure how the speaker would be creating character, as i can't really identify any characters in the poem. it kind of seems as though his poem is more of a speech, rather than a story.

spoken word - Lolita Janeczek

2025-09-22 02:52:27 UTC

the poem starts with a call to action, almost... the speaker repeating the words "wake up" to the audience after describing certain things. after this, it seems like he's explaining the way things would be if the audience were to wake up as he told them to. the speaker is presenting a conflict, and providing a solution.

funny man - Lolita Janeczek

2025-09-22 02:59:36 UTC

i would say that the easiest way to classify this would be a folktale? it kind of sounds silly to me, but it makes the most sense out of all the other types of oral storytelling. the speak is, in a way, explaining a story that has been passed town from generation to generation... talking about how the expectations for filipino children from their mothers, even if it is presented in a comical light.

funny man - Lolita Janeczek

2025-09-22 03:01:41 UTC

i think comedy on its own is a very engaging activity... he's telling a story and laughing with his audience. however, a specific way i think the speaker engaged with the audience was when he spoke directly to them, asking how many filipino people in the audience were nurses, and getting a cheer in response.

funny man - Lolita Janeczek

2025-09-22 03:04:10 UTC

i think the main way in which the speaker builds character is by telling the audience about his personal experiences and letting them in on specific details of his life. i think a big way in which he did this was when he recounted a specific conversation between him and his mother where she asked him things like "do you know any clowns in this family?" not only does the humorous light he puts the story in characterize him as a funny person, but it also characterizes his mother as a no-nonsense type of person.

funny man - Lolita Janeczek

2025-09-22 03:06:24 UTC

the main method of repetition the speaker uses is pretty standard for a comedy routine. he introduces the groundwork that the joke is built upon, and then tells stories that eventually hit back to the initial idea. in this instance, it would be his mother's desire for him to pursue a different career, or maybe even a filipino mother's desire for their children to pursue nursing.

funny man - Lolita Janeczek

2025-09-22 03:07:38 UTC

again, i believe the structure of the story he tells is pretty standard for that of a comedy routine... introducing the main groundwork that the routine is built upon, and then telling stories that eventually come back to the initial joke that the comedian first lead with.

Ted-Talk (Alaya Morales)

alayamorales — 2025-09-22 03:34:21 UTC

I would classify it as traditional oral storytelling because the storyteller really gets into the telling so it will hit and connect with people. He uses hand movements and moves around, while fixing his tone of voice to convey the emotion of his words, like he emphasizes certain words and repeats the to tell his story. The more intense his story gets the faster he will talk to adapt to the audience, its very fluid feeling.

TED- Alaya Morales

alayamorales — 2025-09-22 03:37:11 UTC

He will walk back and forth, while moving his hands and his body like a wave to adhere to the emotion he's trying to convey. While doing this he will also pitch his voice and talk to the audience in a faster or slower way depending on the tension of the moment.

TED-Alaya Morales

alayamorales — 2025-09-22 03:42:48 UTC

This guy made you the character, he refers to the audience differently. Either with "me", "you", or "we" making sure you know that you and all the other people listening are in some united front. It's painted as this battle of good and evil, it's the fight to "wake up". And he wants you to feel his passion and I think the way he gives things like "love" a body, a sense of character by making it be imagines as a "weapon", for some reason it gives the story more weight and meaning.

podcast - Lolita Janeczek

2025-09-22 03:44:52 UTC

i think that the most befitting type of oral storytelling of this particular story would be a legend. i know the main character that the story revolves around isn't exactly a person, but the way that the story uses personification sort of frames it like he could be. in other words, in his world, he is a real person.

TED-Alaya Morales

alayamorales — 2025-09-22 03:47:33 UTC

He used a lot of repetition and it was very impactful. When someone repeats something more than a couple times in very well picked instances it gives the piece more energy and emphasizes the importance of that specific thing that being said, or it emphasizes the importance.

podcast - Lolita Janeczek

2025-09-22 03:52:50 UTC

i think the most compelling part of this medium has to be the voice acting. there's no visuals and nothing else for the audience to be engaged by besides the audio.

TED-Alaya Morales

alayamorales — 2025-09-22 03:54:30 UTC

It's very digestible and traditional oral storytelling as I've said before. He takes his time and will pause in certain parts of the story, I'm assuming in order for his message to be processed more easily.

podcast - Lolita Janeczek

2025-09-22 03:55:36 UTC

i think that character is most clearly created in the podcast through the personification that is given to the inanimate objects. giving something that isn't a person the traits of one is an incredibly effective way to get the listener to sympathize with the character's struggles. i think another effective strategy used is point of view, which goes in hand with the personification. having the story told from the perspective of an inanimate object also allows the listener to forget that the story they're hearing isn't exactly coming from a person... and furthers the listener-storyteller connection.

podcast - Lolita Janeczek

2025-09-22 03:57:27 UTC

i was having a bit of trouble finding repetition in the single episode of the podcast, so i looked at some of the other responses on here... and i think i cam agree with my peers when they bring up the point that the only sort of repetition they can identify is that all the podcast episodes are about the same thing and follow a similar narrative.

podcast - Lolita Janeczek

2025-09-22 04:00:43 UTC

it's a little hard to say, since a podcast kind of gives me little to work with, but i think that the stories told in the podcast give the same kind of structure as some of the other videos i watched for the assignment. we are introduced to a speaker who introduces themselves and then tells us about their conflict. this is kind of similar to the TED talk, actually... personal stories told by the person (or thing?) who lived them.

Spoken Word- Grace Gill

2025-09-22 04:23:41 UTC

I'm a little unsure but I think this could be categorized as classic oral narrative storytelling. The speaker uses gestures and emphasis on their words to add emotion to their speech.

TED-Grace Gill

2025-09-22 04:26:04 UTC

I think the TED talk could be classified as a legend. The speaker uses personal narratives to connect with the audience and told his own stories of triumph and courage.

Funny Man- Grace Gill

2025-09-22 04:53:48 UTC

This also falls under classic narrative oral storytelling because the speaker uses a personal narrative to engage the audience. He furthermore uses voices for the characters in his stories to add comedic effect and entertainment to the story.

The Raven- Alaya Morales

alayamorales — 2025-09-22 04:57:01 UTC

I would also classify this as traditional spoken word as well or cultural storytelling because of the fact that it's just a woman telling a mythical folk tale in intervals for the audience to easily understand it.

Funny Man -Alaya Morales

alayamorales — 2025-09-22 04:59:43 UTC

Id' say it's definitely in the realm of comedic storytelling, the man uses humor to make his childhood stories and experiences with his mother appealing to the audience and eager to learn/ hear more. Most people wouldn't wanna just hear your life story but he makes it fun.

Podcast-Grace Gill

2025-09-22 05:23:04 UTC

I think this could fall under either a legend or narrative oral storytelling because the podcast features a "main character" (which is the cola can) and a story. The podcast also utilizes music to set the mood for the story.

The Raven-Grace Gill

2025-09-22 05:26:12 UTC

The storyteller engages the reader with spoken imagery as well as visuals in the video. The speaker maintains a neutral tone throughout the story, and pauses between each sentence added a sense of anticipation.

Spoken Word- Grace Gill

2025-09-22 05:29:06 UTC

The act of repetition and mutual engagement and enthusiasm from the speaker implores the listener/viewer to engage as well. The fast paced tone creates a sense of urgency.

TED talk-Grace Gill

2025-09-22 05:31:10 UTC

The speaker utilizes humor and relatability to capture and keep the audiences attention. The pacing in his speech is comfortable, but he adds a pause between each statement so the listener waits to hear whats next.

Funny Man-Grace Gill

2025-09-22 05:32:47 UTC

The speaker engages the audience with humor and relatability. The audience builds a sense of trust with the speaker because he's telling a personal narrative while laughing with the audience.

Podcast-Grace Gill

2025-09-22 05:34:16 UTC

I think the attention of the audience is grabbed by the voices the speaker uses throughout the story and the music. The story is also unique and peaks the interest of the listener, compelling them to know more.

The Raven-Grace Gill

2025-09-22 05:36:50 UTC

The storyteller uses indirect character building, specifically of the raven. Because of the ravens generous and courageous act, by the end of the story we have an understanding of who the raven is as a character. Same with the man, because he was keeping the light for himself, we can understand this character is greedy and selfish.

Spoken Word-Grace Gill

2025-09-22 05:50:00 UTC

Id say the speaker builds themselves as a character by sharing their perspective and trying to compel the listener to understand it for themselves.

TED talk-Grace Gill

2025-09-22 05:59:33 UTC

I'd say the speaker builds you (the listener) and himself as the characters in this oral narrative. He talks in this way that speaks to the listener directly which engages them, makiing you feel like part of the story.

Funny Man- Grace Gill

2025-09-22 06:06:11 UTC

The speaker builds the character of himself and his family. He cracks jokes revealing the nature of his parents and the dynamic he has with them. By doing this he also reveals his own character.

Podcast-Grace Gill

2025-09-22 06:08:54 UTC

The character of the cola can is built through vivid descriptions and shifts in tone. The speakers use voices to portray the mood and vibe of each character, telling the listener about the different emotions and tone throughout the story.

The Raven-Grace Gill

2025-09-22 06:11:12 UTC

The repetition found in this story is when the boy aka raven keeps crying for the bags of light. He cries over and over again in order to reach his goal.

Spoken Word-Grace Gill

2025-09-22 06:12:35 UTC

The repitition in this story is when the speaker continuously uses the phrase "wake up", compelling the reader and emphasizing a key message of the poem.

TED talk-Grace Gill

2025-09-22 06:14:10 UTC

I think the repitition can be found in the tone of the story. The speaker maintains a similar tone throughout the speech to keep the vibe the same and to get the message across.

Funny Man-Grace Gill

2025-09-22 06:16:00 UTC

The speaker uses the generalization that filipino moms always want their children to become nurses to reinstate the message while still maintaining comedic effect.

Podcast-Grace Gill

2025-09-22 06:20:06 UTC

I think the repetition is the voices of the characters. They repeat the same voices for the same characters throughout the story so the characters are more identifiable and the story is more engaging.

The Raven-Grace Gill

2025-09-22 06:28:37 UTC

I think this story structure is a classic beginning middle and end. It could also be classified as a heros journey story with a climax conflict and villian who eventually is defeated, and finally a resolution.

Funny Man - Kat M.

2025-09-22 07:03:23 UTC

The comedian paints a picture of how his mother is like by changing the tone of his voice and doing different hand movements whenever he's talking about his mom. In addition, he also says that he has a Filipino mother who's very strict, which some of the audience members can relate to.

Spoken Word - Kat M.

2025-09-22 07:09:40 UTC

One of the main phrases the speaker kept repeating was "wake up." In doing so, the audience is able to stay engaged with the spoken poem and to slowly understand the message behind it.

Raven - Kat M.

2025-09-22 07:19:16 UTC

The story structure of this myth is that it has beginning, middle and end. At the beginning, the raven heard about an old man who was using light for himself, so the raven decided to bring light to the rest of the world. In the middle, the raven uses his tricks to obtain the light. Finally, at the end, the raven brings light to everyone. This can also be interpreted as the narrative structure (Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Denouement).

SPOKEN WORD - Ivy Adams

2025-09-30 01:25:04 UTC

This would be classified under narrative and orature because it is an oral performance that was intended to be heard and not read. At the same time, he utilizes rhythm and repetition while also being very expressive in his delivery to communicate meaning and trigger emotions, while following the tradition of storytelling through spoken word. His approach communicates both cultural and his personal ideas directly to the audience, which is a key characteristic in orature.

SPOKEN WORD - Ivy Adams

2025-09-30 01:34:20 UTC

He gains his audiences attention by how he's talking—the rhythm, tone, and continued use of the phrase, "Wake Up!" makes you pay attention. He talks like he’s having a conversation that he truly wants the other party to understand, and his energy and gestures make the words land harder. It feels personal and not just "words", like he’s sharing something that matters, and that, I feel keeps everyone engaged the whole time.

SPOKEN WORD - Ivy Adams

2025-09-30 01:53:50 UTC

He creates character mostly through his voice, tone, and the way he delivers his message rather than through physical descriptions. He seems passionate, with a sense of urgency, and really wants the audience to understand his point of view. For example, when he repeats phrases like “wake up” and emphasizes certain words, it shows a character who genuinely cares about inspiring change. By speaking directly to “you,” he makes the character feel personal, relatable, and fully engaged with the audience.

SPOKEN WORD - Ivy Adams

2025-09-30 01:58:50 UTC

Yes, there is repetition, most clearly in the phrase “wake up.” By repeating it throughout the performance, Oliver creates a sense of urgency and pushes the message further into the audience’s mind. It also builds rhythm, making the piece more powerful and memorable. It feels like a call to action, it urges listeners to pay attention and reflect on what he’s saying.

SPOKEN WORD- Ivy Adams

2025-09-30 02:55:09 UTC

The structure of "Wake Up!" is based on repetition and progression. He introduces the idea of “waking up,” then keeps returning to that phrase while building on new points each time. This in turn creates a rhythm that carries the audience while also reinforcing the main theme. For example, each time he says “wake up,” he connects it to different issues and perspectives, which makes his performance both organized and impactful.

PODCAST - Ivy Adams

2025-09-30 03:55:35 UTC

I would classify "Louis, Can of Cola" as a folktale. Here's why; Folktales generally have animals or ordinary people who display wisdom or extraordinary qualities. In this story, Louis, the can of cola is given a human voice and perspective, turning an everyday object into something extraordinary. By making Louis humanlike, the podcast uses imagination to reflect on human ideas like purpose, value, and mortality, which aligns perfectly with folktales.

PODCAST - Ivy Adams

2025-09-30 03:58:06 UTC

The storyteller engages the audience through humor, imagination, and conversation. By talking to Louis like he’s a real person, the story is funny, surprising, and a bit thought-provoking. The unexpected idea of an everyday object sharing its perspective keeps listeners curious and entertained throughout the entire 24 minutes.

PODCAST - Ivy Adams

2025-09-30 04:07:52 UTC

The storyteller creates Louis’s character by giving him human traits, like a voice, and opinions. Louis talks about his shelf life and how he feels about the idea of finally being drank. These things allow the listeners to view him as a real person with emotions. and it lets the audience connect with his perspective.

PODCAST - Ivy Adams

2025-09-30 04:34:54 UTC

Yes, there is repetition in the way that Louis goes back to ideas like his time before he expires. This shows his awareness of being temporary and makes the humor deeper. It also strengthens the theme of impermanence. It makes the story memorable and thought-provoking keeping the listeners engaged.

PODCAST - Ivy Adams

2025-09-30 04:39:32 UTC

The episode follows an interview structure, where the host asks questions and Louis responds. This creates an ebb and flow that is easy to follow. When the host asks about Louis’s life, and he shares reflections about his shelf life and experiences, building his character step by step.

2025-09-30 04:45:07 UTC

FUNNY MAN - Ivy Adams

I would classify this performance as narrative oral storytelling. Jo Koy tells personal and cultural stories about Filipino moms and his own experiences growing up, using humor and funny anecdotes to engage the audience. His story has a clear progression with a beginning, middle, and end, and it reflects real-life experiences in a way that’s meant to be shared aloud, which fits the oral storytelling tradition.

FUNNY MAN - Ivy Adams

2025-09-30 05:57:42 UTC

Jo Koy creates characters mainly through voice, tone, and actions rather than physical descriptions. For example, he imitates Filipino moms with exaggerated expressions, tones, and phrases, which makes each mom feel unique and instantly recognizable. His own reactions and storytelling style also create a character of himself as the observant, humorous son, giving the audience someone to relate to and laugh with.

FUNNY MAN - Ivy Adams

2025-09-30 06:00:24 UTC

Jo Koy engages the audience through humor, timing, and expressive delivery. He uses exaggerated voices, gestures, and facial expressions to bring his stories to life, which makes the audience laugh and feel connected. By him sharing relatable situations and speaking directly to the crowd, he creates a sense of closeness that keeps people engaged and entertained.

FUNNY MAN- Ivy Adams

2025-09-30 06:13:07 UTC

Yes, repetition appears in the way Jo Koy says his mom and other moms want their kids to become nurses. By repeating this idea throughout the performance, it emphasizes in a comedic way, the pressure and expectations Filipino moms place on their children. The repetition also adds humor, because the audience begins to anticipate it and relate to how universal this type of parental expectation can be.

FUNNY MAN - Ivy Adams

2025-09-30 06:35:26 UTC

The structure is mostly subjective, moving from one story to the next in a bunch of connected experiences. He sets up a scenario, builds tension with funny details, and lands a hilarious punchline. He'll tell of an incident, then describes how his mom reacts that segues into the exaggerated consequences, which keeps the audience laughing and following along easily.

THE RAVEN - Ivy Adams

2025-09-30 21:19:00 UTC

This story is a myth because it explains the origin of light in the world and uses a supernatural figure (Raven) to describe how the sun, moon, and stars came to be. By telling the story of Raven, the performance preserves history, values, and beliefs in a way that connects the past to future generations.

THE RAVEN - Ivy Adams

2025-09-30 21:33:10 UTC

Shirley engages listeners with a steady, expressive voice, her well-timed pauses, and vivid details. Her pace and rhythmic flow are steady and really draw attention to moments like, Raven’s transformation, making the story feel dramatic but also easy to imagine.

THE RAVEN - Ivy Adams

2025-09-30 21:58:16 UTC

Character is shown through action and choice rather than physical description. Raven is seen as clever and a little bit of a trouble maker or mischievous: he turns into a child, cries to be let in, then switches back to a bird and steals the light. Those actions reveal his trickster nature and make him even more memorable.

THE RAVEN - Ivy Adams

2025-09-30 22:26:44 UTC

Yes there are quite a number of repetitions. For example; Raven’s repeated persistence (crying, tricking, trying again) is emphasized throughout the entire 2 minute video. That repetition magnifies his determination and the level of cleverness that gives the tale an ebb and flow, oral quality, and helps listeners remember the key moments and lessons.

THE RAVEN - Ivy Adams

2025-09-30 22:59:36 UTC

The story follows a classic myth structure. The problem (the world is dark), The fixer (Raven) who makes a plan, a trick of some sort or transformation (Raven becomes a child and steals the light), and a resolution (the light is released as sun, moon, and stars). That sequence explains an occurrence while delivering a moral and cultural meaning.

TED - Ivy Adams

2025-09-30 23:29:41 UTC

This is a narrative because Matt Cutts shares his personal experiences trying new 30-day challenges. He tells a story with a clear beginning, middle, and end, giving detailed examples and reflections that encourage the audience to take action in their own lives.

TED - Ivy Adams

2025-09-30 23:35:40 UTC

Matt engages the audience through humor, personal photos, and everyday things like biking to work, photography, or even writing a novel. His conversational tone, relatable stories, and light pacing make the talk entertaining, memorable, and easy to follow.

TED - Ivy Adams

2025-09-30 23:41:30 UTC

He creates character by being vulnerable, relatable, and honest about his struggles. He tells the audience his feeling of being stuck. He then shows growth through 30-day challenges. A couple of examples; he starts small and eventually writes a whole book, demonstrating curiosity, determination, and perseverance.

TED - Ivy Adams

2025-09-30 23:47:24 UTC

Yes, he repeats “30 days” throughout the entire video. The talk to emphasize that great change doesn’t require years. Just a month. This repetition reinforces the importance of sticking to a plan, makes the entire concept easier to grasp, and encourages listeners to take action in their own lives.

TED - Ivy Adams

2025-09-30 23:48:59 UTC

The talk follows a clear structure of motivation: The problem (feeling life passing you by), solution (30-day challenges that work), examples (biking, photography, novel), and takeaway (anyone can try something new). This organized sequence makes his story easy to follow and inspiring for the audience.