Show, Don't Tell
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of using sensory details?
The room was messy.
The room was small.
The room smelled like fresh flowers.
The room had a window.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.L.7.5
CCSS.L.8.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does it mean to 'show' in writing?
To tell the reader what is happening.
To use descriptive language to create a vivid image in the reader's mind.
To summarize the events briefly.
To skip the details and move on to the next scene.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of 'telling' in writing?
The sun was shining brightly.
She felt happy and excited.
The wind whispered through the trees.
The room was filled with laughter.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to use sensory details in writing?
To make the writing longer.
To make the reader feel more connected to the story.
To confuse the reader.
To make the writing more difficult to understand.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.L.7.5
CCSS.L.8.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of using sensory details to describe a character?
He was tall and had brown hair.
She was wearing a blue dress.
His voice was deep and soothing.
She had a friendly smile.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.L.7.5
CCSS.L.8.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What sense does the following sentence appeal to: 'The chocolate cake tasted rich and creamy'?
Sight
Hearing
Taste
Smell
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.L.7.5
CCSS.L.8.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of using sensory details to describe a setting?
The house was old and creaky.
The house had three bedrooms.
The house was located near a park.
The house smelled like freshly baked cookies.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.L.7.5
CCSS.L.8.5
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