Crafting Realistic Characters Through Show Don't Tell
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English
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6th - 10th Grade
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Easy
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Emma Peterson
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main idea behind the concept of 'show, don't tell'?
To use more adverbs in writing.
To focus on dialogue over narration.
To make the audience visualize the story rather than just read about it.
To provide detailed descriptions of characters.
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to describe the physical elements of your world in narration?
To avoid using dialogue.
To confuse the reader with too many details.
To create a vivid 'theater of the mind' for the reader.
To fill up the word count.
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CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What can be inferred about Shelby from the description of her racing suit?
She has a brand new racing suit.
She is likely not very successful and races in minor leagues.
She races in international competitions.
She is a professional racecar driver.
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CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RI.9-10.1
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can the use of strong verbs improve the clarity of an action scene?
By making the scene longer.
By making the scene more confusing.
By providing a more precise and vivid image.
By adding more adverbs.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the effect of using the verb 'flung' instead of 'threw'?
It makes the action seem less intense.
It adds a sense of aggression and energy to the action.
It makes the action unclear.
It reduces the emotional impact of the action.
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CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why should characters' emotions be shown through their actions rather than told directly?
To avoid using dialogue.
To engage the reader by allowing them to infer emotions.
To confuse the reader.
To make the story shorter.
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CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does a character's voice in dialogue reveal about them?
Their physical appearance.
The setting of the story.
The plot of the story.
Their background and personality.
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CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
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