Show Don't Tell

Which of the following statements shows rather than tells?

• The cake was extremely delicious and palatable

• I ate the cake that was mouthwatering

• The moment I caught a whiff of the fluffy freshly baked chocolate cake, it's irresistible prevailing aroma made my mouth water.

To spice up your writing and make it more descriptive, add .....................................to your sentences.

• Action verbs

• Common nouns

• sensory details

• ideas

Which sentence is the best example of sensory details?

• I like chocolate.

• Chocolate is made from roasted, ground cacao seeds.

• Chocolate is delicious and I love to eat it.

• The chocolate melted on my tongue as I placed the heart shaped candy into my mouth.

Which sentence has the most showing details?

• I barely touched my food, riveted by Tim. “Let me tell you another story,” he said.

• I had a great conversation with Tim over dinner and loved hearing his stories.

The white, glistening snow started falling, covering up the faded black driveway that was cracked and worn down. It wasn't how I remembered it years ago.

• Show don't tell

• Repetition for effect

• Simile

• Suspense

Explain the concept of 'show, don't tell' in writing and how it relates to revising and editing.

• The concept of 'show, don't tell' in writing suggests using descriptive language and actions to convey emotions, settings, and characters, enhancing the reader's experience. When revising and editing, writers should replace telling statements with showing descriptions to create a more immersive narrative.

• Using only telling statements in writing

• Replacing showing descriptions with telling statements

• Ignoring descriptive language and actions

Why is 'Show, Don't Tell' important in writing?

• It allows the reader to feel what is happening and creates a sense of character and setting

• It provides straightforward information and facts

• It helps in developing complex plotlines

• It establishes a clear narrative structure

What's the #1 rule of storytelling?

What is the main goal of 'Show, Don't Tell' in writing?

• To make the reader care about the characters and be invested in the story

• To provide straightforward information and facts

• To create complex and intricate plotlines

• To establish a clear narrative structure

Which sentences has the most showing details?

• Mr. Hershberger was furious. He confronted the students.

• With clenched fists and furrowed brows, Mr. Hershberger marched toward the giggling students like a rhinosaurus charging a frightened hunter.