storytelling

[ stawr-ee-tel-ing, stohr- ]

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of storytelling¹

First recorded in 1700–10; story ¹ + telling

Example Sentences

For Samuel, music is a vital organ of the whole storytelling body; he dreams up character themes as he’s writing the script, and his characters even hum those tunes onscreen.

From Los Angeles Times

"True accountability demands transparency, not selective storytelling," the statement said, adding that they "never took a penny" from public donations.

From BBC

People were tired and really didn’t know what to make of a movie that shifts between the points of view of the two main characters and has a subjective, impressionistic mode of storytelling.

From Los Angeles Times

We get an opportunity to have conversations about creative storytelling that still stays on message for her.”

From Los Angeles Times

The reason many of its shows work is that audiences appreciate the authenticity of local storytelling.

From Los Angeles Times

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