Practice The Art of 'Showing vs. Telling' - 3.2 | Module 7: Creative Writing & Expressive Forms | IB Grade 7 English
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3.2 - The Art of 'Showing vs. Telling'

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

Transform 'He was scared' into a 'showing' sentence.

💡 Hint: Think about how the character might act or feel physically in that moment.

Question 2

Easy

Make 'The cake was delicious' a showing sentence.

💡 Hint: Describe the taste or reaction to the cake.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the main difference between showing and telling in writing?

  • Showing uses sensory details
  • while telling states information directly.
  • Telling is more engaging than showing.
  • Showing and telling are the same.

💡 Hint: Think about how each method affects the reader's experience.

Question 2

True or False: Showing is generally a more impactful method for immersing a reader in a story.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how you feel when information is provided vs. when you experience it.

Solve 1 more question and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Write a paragraph describing a character's intense fear using only showing techniques. Focus on sensory details.

💡 Hint: Use physical sensations and environment to illustrate fear.

Question 2

Create two contrasting paragraphs: one that tells about a character’s happiness and one that shows that happiness. Discuss the effectiveness of each.

💡 Hint: Think about how you can use actions and environments to express feelings.

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