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What does it mean?
The speaker introduces themselves and states they have a personal story to share.
In plain terms
I am Lestat and I want to tell you a story about my life.
What can you take from it?
Personal stories begin with a direct introduction of the narrator.

Where it applies

  • book openings
  • oral storytelling

Putting it to work

  • introduce narrative clearly

Questions to consider

  • How do you introduce your story?

Another view

The text is a fragment without further context.

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