storylistening
nounUK /ˈstɔːriˌlɪsənɪŋ/
US /ˈstɔːriˌlɪsənɪŋ/
Storylistening is listening carefully to someone tell a story.
The children sat quietly for storylistening before bed.
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2. The practice of listening to people's personal stories to understand their feelings and experiences.
The nurse used storylistening to learn what mattered most to her patient.
3. A classroom activity where students listen to a story and then discuss it.
Storylistening helps young readers build vocabulary and empathy.
4. In research, the method of gathering information by carefully hearing participants' stories.
The study relied on storylistening during long interviews with families.