Practice - The Art of 'Showing vs. Telling'
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Practice Questions
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Transform 'He was scared' into a 'showing' sentence.
💡 Hint: Think about how the character might act or feel physically in that moment.
Make 'The cake was delicious' a showing sentence.
💡 Hint: Describe the taste or reaction to the cake.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main difference between showing and telling in writing?
💡 Hint: Think about how each method affects the reader's experience.
True or False: Showing is generally a more impactful method for immersing a reader in a story.
💡 Hint: Consider how you feel when information is provided vs. when you experience it.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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