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Mohammad Rahman
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I found Catherine Ramsdell’s Storytelling, Narration, and the “Who I Am” Story to be quite fascinating, in which she stresses the importance of story telling. Ever since I was young, reading story had always been a part of my life. Whether it be, as Catherine put it, “a book to curl up with on a cold rainy afternoon, a movie to share with a best friend, a video game to conquer,” it gave me a form of entertainment I didn’t want to lose. Also as I was reading the “Who I am” section, I came across the phrase “the story shows and does not tell” which was something my teacher would always bring up when it came to writing assignments. I completely agree with this statement, in which the reader must get a visual of what the writer is trying to say. It shouldn’t be something that’s plain and boring. I believe this is something many writers, including myself, struggle with when it comes to writing. No matter what, people will always love a good story that makes them feel interested, not bored. All in all, I do agree with Catherine when see says storytelling a crucial part of our lives, in which it helps us put ourselves in someone else’s shoes, or even help us learn good morals and life lessons.