ELA "Show, don't tell"

1.    What is the primary purpose of "show, don't tell" in writing?

• To make the story shorter

• 1.    To engage readers and create vivid imagery

• To explain everything explicitly

Which of the following is an example of "showing" emotions in a story?

• "She was happy."

• "Her laughter filled the room, and she couldn't stop smiling."

• 1.    "She said she was happy."

In a "showing" sentence, what literary devices are often used to enhance the description?

• Dialogues and characterization

• ) Adverbs and pronouns

• Similes and metaphors

Which of the following is an example of "telling" in writing?

• "The room was dark and mysterious."

• "The walls of the room were covered in shadowy corners, and a sense of mystery hung in the air."

• 1.    The room was both dark and mysterious."

How does "showing, not telling" enhance a reader's experience?

• It makes the story shorter and easier to understand.

• It immerses the reader, evoking emotions and creating a vivid mental image.

• It provides a summary of the story's events.

Which sensory language element is not commonly used to "show" emotions and descriptions?

• Similies

• Adjectives

• Conjunctions

Which of the following is a "showing" sentence from "Don Quixote"?

• "Don Quixote was a brave knight."

• "Don Quixote's armor gleamed in the sun, and his heart burned with chivalry."

• "Don Quixote had a brave heart."

How does "showing, not telling" affect character development in a story?

• It simplifies characters, making them one-dimensional.

• It allows readers to infer character traits and emotions through actions and descriptions.

• It explicitly states character qualities.

In the example, "Tears welled up in her eyes, and she clutched the crumpled letter tightly," what emotion is being "shown"?

• Joy

• Sadness

• Surprise

Write the name of the literacy device. A comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as" to create vivid and imaginative descriptions.