How to Write a Great Speech or Memorable Story - Inspire Your Audience With The Power Of A Parable
A highly effective form of communication Whether an inspiring story, a motivating speech or some other discourse, a parable can be a highly effective form of communicating.
Because the story's lesson is revealed upon reflection and each reader gains a personal sense of ownership.
Try writing your next story in a way that makes your reader reflect on the moral.
Leaders can use a parable in the form of a futuristic story and imaginary transport the audience to where the leader (writer or speaker) wants them to go.
One outstanding example Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
's "I Have a Dream", a speech he wrote and delivered shortly before his assassination.
Dr.
King was troubled by a premonition of an early death-he often likened his calling to that of Moses going to the mountain to see the Promised Land.
Although he had seen it, he believed he would not go there himself.
Through his visionary discourse, Dr.
King managed to reassure his audience that someday they would overcome.
Here is a brief excerpt of his change-making speech: ...
I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they would be judged not by the color of their skin but by the content of their character...
- Rev.
Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
"I Have a Dream" Martin Luther King, Jr.
gave inspiration to millions of people.
He presented his thoughts in parables that led people towards his vision.
The speeches of Rev.
Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
are wonderful examples of the power of parables.
The examples of Jesus The Gospels are packed with stories some with open and obvious meanings, others with a more ambiguous approach using cloaked teaching within the story.
When out among the people, Jesus told simple stories about everyday things.
He established even ground with the people he addressed.
He knew and used the power of parables.
Why not write your next story as a parable? "Jesus spoke in parables; he did not teach anything to people without using a parable.
So was fulfilled what was spoken through the prophet: I will open my mouth in parables, I will utter things hidden since the creation of the world.
" Matthew 13:34-35 (Translation taken from NIV version of the Bible) One quality that makes us human is our ability to imagine.
In my workshops, I am often amazed by the revelations participants get from role-plays.
Seeing a simple story acted out before them opens their imagination and reveals previously unnoticed ways to improve their performance.
A role-play is a parable in another form.
It is simply truth clothed in a story.
Will you venture into using the power of a parable to give your audience something to think about long after you have shared it?
Because the story's lesson is revealed upon reflection and each reader gains a personal sense of ownership.
Try writing your next story in a way that makes your reader reflect on the moral.
Leaders can use a parable in the form of a futuristic story and imaginary transport the audience to where the leader (writer or speaker) wants them to go.
One outstanding example Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
's "I Have a Dream", a speech he wrote and delivered shortly before his assassination.
Dr.
King was troubled by a premonition of an early death-he often likened his calling to that of Moses going to the mountain to see the Promised Land.
Although he had seen it, he believed he would not go there himself.
Through his visionary discourse, Dr.
King managed to reassure his audience that someday they would overcome.
Here is a brief excerpt of his change-making speech: ...
I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they would be judged not by the color of their skin but by the content of their character...
- Rev.
Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
"I Have a Dream" Martin Luther King, Jr.
gave inspiration to millions of people.
He presented his thoughts in parables that led people towards his vision.
The speeches of Rev.
Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
are wonderful examples of the power of parables.
The examples of Jesus The Gospels are packed with stories some with open and obvious meanings, others with a more ambiguous approach using cloaked teaching within the story.
When out among the people, Jesus told simple stories about everyday things.
He established even ground with the people he addressed.
He knew and used the power of parables.
Why not write your next story as a parable? "Jesus spoke in parables; he did not teach anything to people without using a parable.
So was fulfilled what was spoken through the prophet: I will open my mouth in parables, I will utter things hidden since the creation of the world.
" Matthew 13:34-35 (Translation taken from NIV version of the Bible) One quality that makes us human is our ability to imagine.
In my workshops, I am often amazed by the revelations participants get from role-plays.
Seeing a simple story acted out before them opens their imagination and reveals previously unnoticed ways to improve their performance.
A role-play is a parable in another form.
It is simply truth clothed in a story.
Will you venture into using the power of a parable to give your audience something to think about long after you have shared it?
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