Show Vs Tell
Authored by Estela Toral
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6th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of telling.
The trees danced in the moonlight.
The crows sang their song for all to hear.
The storm raged outside.
The burger tasted of rot and chemicals.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Read the following statement and determine if it is showing or telling.
"Tears rolled down her cheeks. She let out a low, heavy sigh."
Showing
Telling
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Read the following statement and determine if it is showing or telling.
"The gym was wild and chaotic."
Showing
Telling
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Read the following statement and determine if it is showing or telling.
"The pancakes were delicious."
Showing
Telling
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Read the following statement and determine if it is showing or telling.
"Jellyfish illuminated the sea as they reflected the moon's vibrant glow."
Showing
Telling
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Read the following statement and determine if it is showing or telling.
"The floor groaned beneath our feet. It let out a shreek with each step we took."
Showing
Telling
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Read the following statement and determine if it is showing or telling.
"The cake was covered in decadent dark chocolate and sprinkled with crushed pecans with frosting whipped up like roses."
Showing
Telling
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
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