Cites ERIC documents and Speech Teacher/Communication Education journal articles that focus on utilizing the performance of literature to heighten students' literary awareness. (MH)

Defines metaphorical staging as group interpretation that gives a ritual or symbolic stage form to literature and illustrates this concept by describing the staging of D. H. Lawrence's story "The Horse Dealer's Daughter". (MH)

Provides specific behavioral objectives focusing on a dramatic analysis of the literature which allows the oral interpreter enough flexibility for a range of performances based on a text. (MH)

Views oral interpretation festivals as educational exercises superior to competitive events and suggests methods for improving the organization, criticism and listening elements of these festivals. (MH)