Does the story/selection appeal to you? Why or why not? There were two stories, one about going to a movie theater (Gorilla, My Love), and the other about a chess club (Resistance). Personally, I preferred Resistance, just because it wasn't as upbeat and it also progressed more gradually. I liked how it was more descriptive and many comparisons were made, as in when the narrator was describing the atmosphere or the people. It could've just been the way the narrator said the story, but I had a hard time following Gorilla, My Love. It was meant to be funny, considering the audience was laughing, but I didn't understand the humor, or at least I couldn't figure it out while listening.
What does the reader to do bring the story to life, create a vivid voice? In Resistance, the reader kind of gives the vibe that the story is like a bedtime story, and it's like a grandfather or a father telling it to you. The narrator for Gorilla, My Love was way more animated and vivid. If it's a comedy, being sassy definitely helps. Taking pauses at the right time also helps a lot. In Resistance, the narrator would slightly alter his voice when reading lines from certain characters.
How would you rate the telling of the story? What in particular did you like or dislike? I would rate Resistance - 8.0/10 and Gorilla, My Love 6.5/10. I liked Resistance just because I felt like it fit the theme of "Growing Up" more; I also liked that I was able to follow it and that the story was so much more descriptive. I could imagine myself there, whether it be at the tournament or their lesson room. In Gorilla, My Love, if I was able to follow the story more, I think I would've enjoyed it more. I liked how in Resistance, the reader annunciated, but the reader in Gorilla, My Love kinda slurs her words a lot. I liked the energy of Gorilla, My Love though.
Does the story/selection appeal to you? Why or why not? The first story had a greater appeal to me. It wasn't as mundane/slow as Resistance. I enjoyed both, but the Gorilla just had a better effect on me. Resistance did hold more suspense, which drew out more of a climax, but it felt slow. The humor in Gorilla was interesting. Some of the "jokes" were clever, and I did blow slightly more air through my nose than usual.
What does the reader to do bring the story to life, create a vivid voice? The reader of Gorilla had a lot of energy, relative to the reader of Resistance. Both readers tended to be very descripitve about the atmosphere and people, as well as their own goals/motivation. Pausing in Resistance was effective. The two narrators really offered a contrast as to what energy can bring to a story. High energy vs. low.
How would you rate the telling of the story? What in particular did you like or dislike? Gorilla, 7/9 Resistance 5/9 This really just has to do with the narrators way of approaching the sotry. I liked the upbeat nature of Gorilla, and I like the attempt at comedy. I will generally always lean toward a story that is geared towards being funny. Although, I would not rate it particularly high, as I have heard better delivers for jokes that were even more subtle than some of those in the story. Otherwise, it was an enjoyable experience.
Does the story/selection appeal to you? Why or why not? Both of the stories appealed to me because they were both told in very different but interesting ways. The first story, Resistance, was able to keep my attention because of the variety of voices they used and suspense in the way they told the story. "Gorilla, My Love" was very different, but also was able to catch my attention. The narrator used a much more lively and spicy voice. She put in a lot of sass which I liked because I love comedy.
What does the reader to do bring the story to life, create a vivid voice? The reader of Resistance adds different voices as he talks as Mr. Visfelt and the boys as they imitate him. His voice throughout is pretty calm, however, with the use of voices and meaningful pauses, it does not become boring. The reader of Gorilla my Love has a very vivid voice, which I assume would be that of the girl in the story. She stays so well in character that it feels like you are friends with the girl and she is just telling you something that happened that week.
How would you rate the telling of the story? I would rate the first story 9/10 because it was very good, but for some may be boring (although8 I didn't think so). i would rate the second a 8/10 because although it was very engaging, it was at times somewhat hard to follow because of the fast pace and the language she used.
What in particular did you like or dislike? I really that through the stories you feel like you actually get to know the characters like a friend and hear their voices so that they seem almost tangible. The pace of Resistance was slow but suspenseful, and the pace of Gorilla my Love was completely different, but still had an engaging affect. Gorilla my Love had an overall fun feeling to it which I liked, but Resistance had more meaning in it. The stories greatly contrast and take two completely different methods on storytelling, but both are extremely well told.
Does the story/selection appeal to you? Why or why not? In general, the first story (Resistance) did not appeal to me because it seemed like I was too removed from the story. Even though that the story was not too fantastical or unbelievable, the chess club felt like a clique and I could not relate to it. I had a little trouble understanding Gorilla, My Love (there were some references that I don't think I got and her articulation wasn't clear sometimes), but I really like the contrast between Gorilla and Resistance. In general, Gorilla was more upbeat, so it was easier for me to pay attention to.
What does the reader to do bring the story to life, create a vivid voice? Resistance: I agree with Gabby about how the Resistance felt like a bedtime story. It sort of had an implied moral, and the man was clearly reminiscing about his times in the chess club. I think that really understanding where you, as a narrator are coming from (in terms of your POV), especially if you are narrating in first person, is especially important. Gorilla: The narrator's sass and energy really adds to the story: it makes the difference between the story being crazy and weird versus it being interesting and lively. The narrator's speech cadence went with the character really well, and she seemed like someone I could know. She was also telling the story from a much closer perspective than Resistance.
How would you rate the telling of the story? Resistance: 7.5/10; Gorilla, My Love: 7/10
What in particular did you like or dislike? Resistance: I particularly liked his use of voices, and his calm, collected tone (he was removed from the story while still being a part of it). Also, the narrator seemed to fit the part: he seemed educated and like he could have been part of a chess club. However, I how, at times, he came across as distant and a little condescending (especially at the end when he is talking about whether or not he should give a speech). Gorilla: I really liked the energy of the story, and I liked how she created emphasis by stressing certain words, rather than using dramatic pauses the was Resistance did (although I think that both strategies were quite effective). Similarly to Gabby, I had a little bit of trouble following the narrator, but I think that it would have been hard for her enunciate without losing character. Overall, I thought this story lacked cohesiveness.
Does the story/selection appeal to you? Why or why not? The Resistance appeals to me, but not because of the storyline. I did not find the story too interesting or intriguing, but I found the voice of the reader comforting and soothing. It reminded me a lot of my grandfather and how he would tell a story. However, because it was a soothing tone of voice, it did not seem like an exciting story, but rather like an elongated explanation of an event. Gorilla, My Love, appeals to me as well, but in a very different way than Resistance. Gorilla appeals to me because I appreciate the comedy and the emotions that the story teller conveys as she tells the story. The fact that she gets very into it as she tells the story, makes it much more appealing. As well as the fact that she uses different kinds of voices and tones; the story is much more exciting when the story teller does this.
What does the reader to do bring the story to life, create a vivid voice? In the Resistance, the reader does very well with describing the characters and their interactions/feelings. He annunciates very well, which allows the story to have a more serious, relatable vibe. He also changes the speed of his voice, rather than the tone of his voice when he is trying to make things more intense. In Gorilla, My Love, the storyteller is very good at getting into the story. She changes her pitch/tone/emotions a lot throughout the story. This gives the story a very vivid/real affect. It also helps that she uses comedy and the speed of her words to make it more entertaining and easier to hold our interest.
How would you rate the telling of the story? What in particular did you like or dislike? I would rate the resistance a 6/10. I really liked how pays a lot of attention to the way he says words/how strongly he annunciates them. I also like the way he phrases the questions throughout the story. I do not like the way that the story teller keeps kind of the same flat line tone. He does not stray a lot from his set tone of voice, which can be a little boring at times. As for Gorilla, My Love, I would rate that a 7/10. I liked that this story was more upbeat and funny versus just monotone and slow the whole time. It gave the story a new element that made it easier for me to pay attention/stay involved. I also liked that she laughed in her own story because it made it even more relatable/in the moment for me. I did not like that she did not annunciate too well and kind of talk in a flow/too fast at times.
Does the story/selection appeal to you? Why or why not?
ReplyDeleteThere were two stories, one about going to a movie theater (Gorilla, My Love), and the other about a chess club (Resistance). Personally, I preferred Resistance, just because it wasn't as upbeat and it also progressed more gradually. I liked how it was more descriptive and many comparisons were made, as in when the narrator was describing the atmosphere or the people. It could've just been the way the narrator said the story, but I had a hard time following Gorilla, My Love. It was meant to be funny, considering the audience was laughing, but I didn't understand the humor, or at least I couldn't figure it out while listening.
What does the reader to do bring the story to life, create a vivid voice?
In Resistance, the reader kind of gives the vibe that the story is like a bedtime story, and it's like a grandfather or a father telling it to you. The narrator for Gorilla, My Love was way more animated and vivid. If it's a comedy, being sassy definitely helps. Taking pauses at the right time also helps a lot. In Resistance, the narrator would slightly alter his voice when reading lines from certain characters.
How would you rate the telling of the story? What in particular did you like or dislike?
I would rate Resistance - 8.0/10 and Gorilla, My Love 6.5/10. I liked Resistance just because I felt like it fit the theme of "Growing Up" more; I also liked that I was able to follow it and that the story was so much more descriptive. I could imagine myself there, whether it be at the tournament or their lesson room. In Gorilla, My Love, if I was able to follow the story more, I think I would've enjoyed it more. I liked how in Resistance, the reader annunciated, but the reader in Gorilla, My Love kinda slurs her words a lot. I liked the energy of Gorilla, My Love though.
Does the story/selection appeal to you? Why or why not? The first story had a greater appeal to me. It wasn't as mundane/slow as Resistance. I enjoyed both, but the Gorilla just had a better effect on me. Resistance did hold more suspense, which drew out more of a climax, but it felt slow.
ReplyDeleteThe humor in Gorilla was interesting. Some of the "jokes" were clever, and I did blow slightly more air through my nose than usual.
What does the reader to do bring the story to life, create a vivid voice?
The reader of Gorilla had a lot of energy, relative to the reader of Resistance. Both readers tended to be very descripitve about the atmosphere and people, as well as their own goals/motivation. Pausing in Resistance was effective. The two narrators really offered a contrast as to what energy can bring to a story. High energy vs. low.
How would you rate the telling of the story? What in particular did you like or dislike?
Gorilla, 7/9
Resistance 5/9
This really just has to do with the narrators way of approaching the sotry. I liked the upbeat nature of Gorilla, and I like the attempt at comedy. I will generally always lean toward a story that is geared towards being funny. Although, I would not rate it particularly high, as I have heard better delivers for jokes that were even more subtle than some of those in the story. Otherwise, it was an enjoyable experience.
Does the story/selection appeal to you? Why or why not?
ReplyDeleteBoth of the stories appealed to me because they were both told in very different but interesting ways. The first story, Resistance, was able to keep my attention because of the variety of voices they used and suspense in the way they told the story. "Gorilla, My Love" was very different, but also was able to catch my attention. The narrator used a much more lively and spicy voice. She put in a lot of sass which I liked because I love comedy.
What does the reader to do bring the story to life, create a vivid voice?
The reader of Resistance adds different voices as he talks as Mr. Visfelt and the boys as they imitate him. His voice throughout is pretty calm, however, with the use of voices and meaningful pauses, it does not become boring. The reader of Gorilla my Love has a very vivid voice, which I assume would be that of the girl in the story. She stays so well in character that it feels like you are friends with the girl and she is just telling you something that happened that week.
How would you rate the telling of the story?
I would rate the first story 9/10 because it was very good, but for some may be boring (although8 I didn't think so).
i would rate the second a 8/10 because although it was very engaging, it was at times somewhat hard to follow because of the fast pace and the language she used.
What in particular did you like or dislike?
I really that through the stories you feel like you actually get to know the characters like a friend and hear their voices so that they seem almost tangible. The pace of Resistance was slow but suspenseful, and the pace of Gorilla my Love was completely different, but still had an engaging affect. Gorilla my Love had an overall fun feeling to it which I liked, but Resistance had more meaning in it. The stories greatly contrast and take two completely different methods on storytelling, but both are extremely well told.
Does the story/selection appeal to you? Why or why not?
ReplyDeleteIn general, the first story (Resistance) did not appeal to me because it seemed like I was too removed from the story. Even though that the story was not too fantastical or unbelievable, the chess club felt like a clique and I could not relate to it.
I had a little trouble understanding Gorilla, My Love (there were some references that I don't think I got and her articulation wasn't clear sometimes), but I really like the contrast between Gorilla and Resistance. In general, Gorilla was more upbeat, so it was easier for me to pay attention to.
What does the reader to do bring the story to life, create a vivid voice?
Resistance: I agree with Gabby about how the Resistance felt like a bedtime story. It sort of had an implied moral, and the man was clearly reminiscing about his times in the chess club. I think that really understanding where you, as a narrator are coming from (in terms of your POV), especially if you are narrating in first person, is especially important.
Gorilla: The narrator's sass and energy really adds to the story: it makes the difference between the story being crazy and weird versus it being interesting and lively. The narrator's speech cadence went with the character really well, and she seemed like someone I could know. She was also telling the story from a much closer perspective than Resistance.
How would you rate the telling of the story? Resistance: 7.5/10; Gorilla, My Love: 7/10
What in particular did you like or dislike?
Resistance: I particularly liked his use of voices, and his calm, collected tone (he was removed from the story while still being a part of it). Also, the narrator seemed to fit the part: he seemed educated and like he could have been part of a chess club. However, I how, at times, he came across as distant and a little condescending (especially at the end when he is talking about whether or not he should give a speech).
Gorilla: I really liked the energy of the story, and I liked how she created emphasis by stressing certain words, rather than using dramatic pauses the was Resistance did (although I think that both strategies were quite effective). Similarly to Gabby, I had a little bit of trouble following the narrator, but I think that it would have been hard for her enunciate without losing character. Overall, I thought this story lacked cohesiveness.
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ReplyDeleteDoes the story/selection appeal to you? Why or why not?
ReplyDeleteThe Resistance appeals to me, but not because of the storyline. I did not find the story too interesting or intriguing, but I found the voice of the reader comforting and soothing. It reminded me a lot of my grandfather and how he would tell a story. However, because it was a soothing tone of voice, it did not seem like an exciting story, but rather like an elongated explanation of an event.
Gorilla, My Love, appeals to me as well, but in a very different way than Resistance. Gorilla appeals to me because I appreciate the comedy and the emotions that the story teller conveys as she tells the story. The fact that she gets very into it as she tells the story, makes it much more appealing. As well as the fact that she uses different kinds of voices and tones; the story is much more exciting when the story teller does this.
What does the reader to do bring the story to life, create a vivid voice?
In the Resistance, the reader does very well with describing the characters and their interactions/feelings. He annunciates very well, which allows the story to have a more serious, relatable vibe. He also changes the speed of his voice, rather than the tone of his voice when he is trying to make things more intense.
In Gorilla, My Love, the storyteller is very good at getting into the story. She changes her pitch/tone/emotions a lot throughout the story. This gives the story a very vivid/real affect. It also helps that she uses comedy and the speed of her words to make it more entertaining and easier to hold our interest.
How would you rate the telling of the story? What in particular did you like or dislike?
I would rate the resistance a 6/10. I really liked how pays a lot of attention to the way he says words/how strongly he annunciates them. I also like the way he phrases the questions throughout the story. I do not like the way that the story teller keeps kind of the same flat line tone. He does not stray a lot from his set tone of voice, which can be a little boring at times.
As for Gorilla, My Love, I would rate that a 7/10. I liked that this story was more upbeat and funny versus just monotone and slow the whole time. It gave the story a new element that made it easier for me to pay attention/stay involved. I also liked that she laughed in her own story because it made it even more relatable/in the moment for me. I did not like that she did not annunciate too well and kind of talk in a flow/too fast at times.