Show, Don't Tell: Quiz Time!
Authored by Hailey Bourland
English
3rd Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does "show don't tell" mean in narrative writing?
Telling the reader everything directly
Describing actions and feelings through details
Writing in a list format
Using only dialogue
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.10
CCSS.RI.4.10
CCSS.RI.5.10
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of "show don't tell"?
She was sad.
Tears rolled down her cheeks as she stared at the floor.
She said she was sad.
She wrote in her diary.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.L.7.5
CCSS.L.8.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is "show don't tell" important in writing?
It makes the story longer.
It helps the reader visualize and feel the story.
It uses fewer words.
It makes writing easier.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.L.7.5
CCSS.L.8.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence uses "show don't tell"?
The room was messy.
Clothes were scattered on the floor, and books were piled on the desk.
The room was not clean.
The room was dirty.
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
How can you "show" a character is nervous?
He was nervous.
His hands trembled as he spoke.
He said he was nervous.
He looked nervous.
Tags
CCSS.RF.3.4C
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RI.4.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
CCSS.RL.3.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of these sentences shows happiness?
She was happy.
She smiled brightly and laughed with joy.
She said she was happy.
She felt happy.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.4
CCSS.RL.2.4
CCSS.RL.3.4
CCSS.RL.4.4
CCSS.RI.2.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a benefit of using "show don't tell" in writing?
It makes the story more engaging.
It makes the story shorter.
It uses more adjectives.
It is easier to write.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.4
CCSS.RI.4.4
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.W.4.2D
CCSS.W.5.2D
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