Story Knowledge (Story IQ Part B)
What is your Narrative Intelligence -- regarding your Story Knowledge?
Part B will take about 3-4 minutes to complete.
This second section focuses on how much youknow about the topic of storytelling – how and why it works; how to find, mine,evoke and work with stories.
Let’s seehow much you know. Rate yourself on thefollowing items.
- 1.
The core set of stories I need to tell about my organization or business.
- A.
Not confident
- B.
Somewhat confident
- C.
Confident
- D.
Very confident
-
- 2.
The differences in how the brain processes information and stories.
- A.
Not confident
- B.
Somewhat confident
- C.
Confident
- D.
Very confident
-
- 3.
The essential elements of a compelling story.
- A.
Not confident
- B.
Somewhat confident
- C.
Confident
- D.
Very confident
-
- 4.
The reasons why stories create an immediate connection, engage and enroll others, and empower people.
- A.
Not confident
- B.
Somewhat confident
- C.
Confident
- D.
Very confident
-
- 5.
The difference between a telling a story and describing a story.
- A.
Not confident
- B.
Somewhat confident
- C.
Confident
- D.
Very confident
-
- 6.
The difference between a story and other narrative forms (i.e. examples).
- A.
Not confident
- B.
Somewhat confident
- C.
Confident
- D.
Very confident
-
- 7.
How to create metaphors, sensory material and emotional depth.
- A.
Not confident
- B.
Somewhat confident
- C.
Confident
- D.
Very confident
-
- 8.
The process for changing a story to fit the given time without losing its impact.
- A.
Not confident
- B.
Somewhat confident
- C.
Confident
- D.
Very confident
-
- 9.
How to keep my stories fresh and appealing.
- A.
Not confident
- B.
Somewhat confident
- C.
Confident
- D.
Very confident
-
- 10.
How to remember and convey stories for maximum impact.
- A.
Not confident
- B.
Somewhat confident
- C.
Confident
- D.
Very confident
-
- 11.
About the dramatic principle of removing the 4th wall when telling a story.
- A.
Not confident
- B.
Somewhat confident
- C.
Confident
- D.
Very confident
-
- 12.
The difference between conceptual language and being in story mode.
- A.
Not confident
- B.
Somewhat confident
- C.
Confident
- D.
Very confident
-
- 13.
When to tell a story and when to NOT tell a story.
- A.
Not confident
- B.
Somewhat confident
- C.
Confident
- D.
Very confident
-
- 14.
How to use different story structures for different purposes.
- A.
Not confident
- B.
Somewhat confident
- C.
Confident
- D.
Very confident
-
- 15.
The dynamics between stories and building trust.
- A.
Not confident
- B.
Somewhat confident
- C.
Confident
- D.
Very confident
-
- 16.
How to evoke stories from others and create the best environment for story sharing.
- A.
Not confident
- B.
Somewhat confident
- C.
Confident
- D.
Very confident
-
- 17.
The differences between effective oral and written storytelling.
- A.
Not confident
- B.
Somewhat confident
- C.
Confident
- D.
Very confident
-
- 18.
How to move stories effectively into different media, along with what is gained and lost in doing so.
- A.
Not confident
- B.
Somewhat confident
- C.
Confident
- D.
Very confident
-
- 19.
Have you attended conferences, talks, presentations specifically about how and why stories work?
- A.
No
- B.
Not sure
- C.
Yes
-
Back to top