Showing vs. Telling Sentences

Showing vs. Telling Sentences

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English

12th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a Telling Sentence?

Back

A Telling Sentence explicitly states a fact or feeling without using descriptive language or imagery. For example, 'She was sad.'

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a Showing Sentence?

Back

A Showing Sentence conveys emotions or descriptions through imagery and sensory details, allowing the reader to infer feelings. For example, 'Her eyes filled with tears as she hugged the crumpled photo to her chest.'

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the type of sentence: 'The soup was hot.'

Back

Telling Sentence

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the type of sentence: 'The icy wind bit at my cheeks.'

Back

Showing Sentence

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of using Showing Sentences in writing?

Back

Showing Sentences enhance the reader's experience by creating vivid imagery and evoking emotions, allowing for deeper engagement with the text.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Provide an example of a Telling Sentence.

Back

'He was angry.'

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Provide an example of a Showing Sentence.

Back

'His fists clenched, and his face turned red as he glared at the ground.'

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