Week 2 discussion

Discuss the following with the class:

Why Stories Stick: Think about a personal story or experience you have read, heard, or lived that has stuck with you.
What made it powerful or memorable?
After reading this weeks selections, what do you notice about how the authors shape their stories for their audience?
Breaking It Down: Choose a short passage from Douglass or Keller.
How do their word choices, tone, and stance help convey the message?
If they had to tell this same story in a different settingsay, a classroom or a social media postwhat might they need to change?
Your Story, Your Style: Think of a story you have told in more than one setting, such as to a friend, a coworker, or a group.
How did you adjust your delivery for each setting?
What changed about your language, tone, or level of detail?
What might you do differently next time to make the story even more effective?

Requirements: 179 words

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