Show, Don't Tell

Grade 545 minutes

Learning Objective

I can rewrite sentences to show, rather than tell, a character's emotions.

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. What is the main difference between "showing" and "telling" in writing, according to the video?

2. Describe two strategies the video suggests for showing a character's emotions instead of simply telling them.

3. Give an example of how you could describe a setting to create a specific mood or feeling for the reader, instead of just stating the mood.

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