Showing vs. Telling Sentences

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English
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12th Grade
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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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