a character in the story tells the story

A great storyteller has to be empathetic. They need to understand the emotions of the characters in the story and be able to convey those emotions to the audience. For instance, when telling a sad story, they should be able to make the audience feel the sorrow. They also need to have good pacing. Not too fast so that the audience can't keep up, and not too slow that it becomes boring. Additionally, creativity is key. They should be able to add their own unique twists to the story.

Such a person is called a narrator. They are the ones who guide us through the story.

I'm not sure specifically what Carl's Christmas story is without more context. It could be about the birth of Jesus, Santa Claus, or some other Christmas - related tale.

A bard in medieval times was a speaker or character who told stories. Bards would travel from place to place, singing and reciting epic poems and tales of heroes and legends. They were important in preserving the history and culture of their time through their storytelling. In modern theater, an actor playing a specific role might also be a storyteller, for instance, if they are narrating the events of the play.

Point of view. It determines whose eyes we see the story through, like first-person (I), second-person (you), or third-person (he/she/it).

I recommend the book " Self-Strengthening Life System " to you. The protagonist Lu Yan obtained a self-strengthening life system after rebirth, but I'm not sure if it's the rebirth system you mentioned. The book was a novel about urban life. The main character had to use the system to help him become stronger. I hope you like my recommendation.😗

Since I don't have access to the actual 'burns and allen gracie tells a story', it's hard to say exactly what the story is. However, knowing Gracie from Burns and Allen, it might be a light - hearted story full of comical situations and witty remarks that were characteristic of their shows.

It could be the songwriter themselves, sharing their own experiences or inspirations.

Relates an account. This could mean sharing an experience, event, or a series of events in a way that forms a story. For example, when someone relates an account of their travels, they are essentially telling a story about the places they visited, the people they met, and the things they did.

I'm not sure exactly which story Eddie Izzard tells in that. There are so many great and hilarious stories he has in his repertoire. Maybe it's one of his comical tales about his travels or his unique observations on life.