The Grammar of Storytelling for Argumentation and Generative AI

Abstract

Storytelling is the fundamental grammar of reasoning, essential for causal analysis, argument structure, and critical thinking. Observations in Italian schools confirm that narrative logic effectively fosters these skills from early childhood through secondary education. Beyond pedagogy, storytelling emerges as a crucial paradigm for Prompt Engineering. By integrating characters, goals, and settings, it acts as a "digital morphosyntax" within Generative AI. This bridge between humanistic tradition and technological innovation transforms AI into a powerful mediator, orchestrating an augmented narratological scaffolding that enhances both human reasoning and machine interaction in the digital age.