Show Don't Tell Writing
Authored by Sarah Williams
English
6th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the main difference between 'telling' and 'showing' in writing?
Telling uses more adjectives, while showing uses more verbs.
Telling directly states information, while showing allows readers to infer through descriptions.
Telling is used only in dialogue, while showing is used in narrative.
Telling is more detailed, while showing is more concise.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of 'showing' a scene?
The house was old and creepy.
The old house creaked and groaned in the wind, its boarded-up windows rattling as the storm raged outside.
It was very hot in the desert.
The desert was vast and empty.
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
1 min • 1 pt
Why is 'showing' important in storytelling?
To keep writing succinct and in the appropriate word count.
To establish an 'objective', impartial, or distant perspective.
To immerse readers in the scene and create a sense of realism.
To avoid overloading the reader with excessive irrelevant details.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which sentence best demonstrates the use of sensory language?
The man straightened his spine and adjusted his tie.
Jack sat back in his chair, feeling his muscles relax and his eyes droop with fatigue.
The house was old and creepy.
It was very hot in the desert.
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
1 min • 1 pt
She tripped and fell backward, then stood up with blushing cheeks and shaking hands.
Show
Tell
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The white, glistening snow started falling, covering up the faded black driveway that was cracked and worn down. It wasn't how I remembered it years ago.
Show don't tell
Repetition for effect
Simile
Suspense
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.2.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Explain the concept of 'show, don't tell' in writing and how it relates to revising and editing.
The concept of 'show, don't tell' in writing suggests using descriptive language and actions to convey emotions, settings, and characters, enhancing the reader's experience. When revising and editing, writers should replace telling statements with showing descriptions to create a more immersive narrative.
Using only telling statements in writing
Replacing showing descriptions with telling statements
Ignoring descriptive language and actions
Tags
CCSS.L.6.6
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.W.6.2D
CCSS.W.5.2D
CCSS.W.7.2D
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