Showing vs Telling

I watched as the sun glistened against the water as subtle hues of color gleamed throughout the sky.

• Showing Sentence

• Telling Sentence

Jessica's dress shimmered as the light struck the rhinestones. The sleek train flowed as she walked.

• Showing Sentence

• Telling Sentence

Weeds slouched over the yellowish-brown area that once was a lively vibrant garden.

• Showing Sentence

• Telling Sentence

The man looked old.

• Showing Sentence

• Telling Sentence

Which sentence has the most showing details?

• As I stepped inside, my footsteps created resounding echoes that seemed to fill the house.

• I entered the empty room.

Tom threw his books into his bag, crumpling his half-complete homework; he sighed.

• Show

• Tell

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.

True or False: Writing is better when you "tell" instead of "showing."

• True

• False

The man's face sagged with wrinkles, and his eyes drooped along with his posture.

• Showing Sentence

• Telling Sentence

The man strutted down the street.

• Showing Sentence

• Telling Sentence