Interpretation Making a Difference on Purpose

Front Cover
Title Page
Half Title
Copyright
Dedication
Contents
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: Interpretation and Communication
Three Important Terms
A Working Definition of Interpretation
Interpretation versus Formal Instruction
Some of You Might Remember This Guy
Captive versus Noncaptive Audiences
The Interpretive Approach to Communication
From EROT to TORE
Glossary Terms
Additional Thoughts for Chapter 1
Chapter 2: TORE
Quality 1: Interpretation Has a Theme
Quality 2: Interpretation Is Organized
Quality 3: Interpretation Is Relevant
Quality 4: Interpretation Is Enjoyable
Where to from Here
Glossary Terms
Additional Thoughts for Chapter 2
Chapter 3: The Endgame of Interpretation
Some Possible Endgames of Interpretation
Interpretation as Provocation
Interpretation as Teaching
Interpretation as Entertainment
What Is “Excellence” in Interpretation?
So Which Endgame Is Best?
Glossary Terms
Additional Thoughts for Chapter 3
Chapter 4: Can All Interpretation Make Some Kind of Difference?
In Interpretation, TORE = Success
TRE, ORE, Tore, tORE, ToRe, tOrE, tore—You Get the Picture
Next Steps
Glossary Terms
Additional Thoughts for Chapter 4
Chapter 5: Making a Difference on Purpose
Difference 1—Interpretation Can Enhance Experiences
Difference 2—Interpretation Can Lead to Appreciative Attitudes
Difference 3—Interpretation Can Shape Behavior
The TORE Model
Summary and a Look Ahead
Glossary Terms
Additional Thoughts for Chapter 5
Chapter 6: Two Sides of Theme and Sentences in the Head
How Do You Describe What a Theme Is?—Intention versus Result
Sentences in the Head—One Theme Can Give Rise to Many
Where to from Here
Glossary Terms
Additional Thoughts for Chapter 6
Chapter 7: Not all Themes Are Equal
How Do You Know if a Theme Is Strong?
Ingredients of a Strong Theme
Some Ways to Strengthen a Theme
A Way to Add Interest to Difficult Themes
Tips for Strengthening a First-Draft Theme
What Themes are Not—Four FAQs
Summary and Where to from Here
Glossary Terms
Additional Thoughts for Chapter 7
Chapter 8: The Zone of Tolerance
How Wide Should a Zone of Tolerance Be?
Ethics in the Narrow Zone of Tolerance
Was Your Interpretation Successful?—Your Zone of Tolerance Tells You
Summary and a Look Ahead
Glossary Terms
Additional Thoughts for Chapter 8
Chapter 9: Sequential Theme Development
Sequential Theme Development
Sequential Communication Techniques
Three Models for Sequential Theme Development
Thematic Packaging
Summary and a Final Look Ahead
Glossary Terms
Additional Thoughts for Chapter 9
Chapter 10: Nonsequential Theme Development
What’s Different about Nonsequential Theme Development?
The Constraint of Time
A Strategy for Nonsequential Theme Development
Theme Titles versus Topic Titles
A Good Theme Title Provokes Thoughts within Your Zone of Tolerance
Summary
Glossary Terms
Additional Thoughts for Chapter 10
Appendix 1: Summaries of Two Key Theories behind the Tore Model of Thematic Interpretation
Appendix 2: Verbs for Stronger Themes and More Engaging Commentaries
Appendix 3: Results of a Thought-Listing Procedure for a “Theme-Title–Only” Message
Appendix 4: Captive versus Noncaptive Audiences—How the Idea Originated
Glossary of Key Terms
References
Subject Matter Index
About the Author