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Tell Me a Story
The trick
Facts inform, but stories stick — our brains are wired for narrative. A powerful shape is contrast: "what is" versus "what could be." You don't need drama — small, specific, true details work best. "My grandmother kept every rubber band on a doorknob" beats "older people are frugal." Specific beats general every time. And connect the story back to your one big idea — a story without a point is just a detour.
Worked examples
🎤 Speaking homework: Tell one small true moment from your life (60 seconds) with specific details — a name, a place, a feeling. End with: "And that's why I believe ______." Record it; does the story make the point land?
Practice
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