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WorksheetsMrs Piggle Wiggle
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 23mins
The phrase "show, don't tell" can best be rephrased as:
"Write long sentences, not short ones."
"Write descriptively, not directly."
"Use many adjectives and adverbs, but few nouns and verbs."
"Hint at the truth, but don't explain it."
When might you want to "tell," and not "show?" Choose the best answer.
When you're writing a book report
When you're writing a poem
When you're writing a cooking recipe
When you're writing a thank-you letter
Which of the following sentences "tells," and doesn't "show?"
The sky was dark that night.
The sky was black as coal.
The sky was a sea of darkness.
The moon and stars were enveloped by foreboding clouds
Which of the following sentences "shows," and doesn't "tell?"
The wind was blowing hard.
It was really windy outside.
The wind howled eerily.
The wind blew in from the north.
How can you say "I'm hungry" using descriptive language?
I haven't eaten since noon.
My stomach is growling like a tiger.
I could really go for a burger and fries right now.
That food smells great.
