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2 cards from this section. Quick, good the night before a test.
Transform 'He was scared' into a 'showing' sentence.
Think about how the character might act or feel physically in that moment.
Make 'The cake was delicious' a showing sentence.
Describe the taste or reaction to the cake.
What is the main difference between showing and telling in writing?
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.
Consider how you feel when information is provided vs. when you experience it.
Write a paragraph describing a character's intense fear using only showing techniques. Focus on sensory details.
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.
Think about how you can use actions and environments to express feelings.
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