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WorksheetsShow Don't Tell
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Whenever I am scheduled to give a speech, I suffer with wet, clammy hands and butterflies in my stomach.
Show
Tell
Bill was frightened. He thought someone was behind him.
Show
Tell
The little girl looked in the window.
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She jumped back suddenly.
nervous
confused
sad
surprised
He clenched his fist.
sad
angry
confused
relaxed
She bit her lip.
sad
confused
nervous
surprised
She grinned broadly.
surprised
happy
confused
relaxed
What does the phrase 'Show, Don't Tell' mean in writing?
Use descriptive language to create vivid images
Tell the reader exactly what is happening
Use more dialogue in the story
Write in the first person point of view
Which of the following sentences best illustrates the 'Show, Don't Tell' technique?
She was very angry.
Her face turned red, and she slammed the door.
She said she was angry.
She felt a surge of anger.
In the context of 'Show, Don't Tell', which sentence is more effective?
He was nervous.
His hands trembled as he reached for the microphone.
He told everyone he was nervous.
He felt nervous.
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using 'Show, Don't Tell' in writing?
Engages the reader's imagination
Creates a more immersive experience
Makes the writing more concise
Helps convey emotions more effectively
How can 'Show, Don't Tell' improve character development?
By listing character traits
By demonstrating traits through actions and dialogue
By using more adjectives
By writing longer descriptions
Which literary device is often used in 'Show, Don't Tell' to create vivid imagery?
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Alliteration
Onomatopoeia
What is a common mistake writers make when trying to 'Show, Don't Tell'?
Using too much dialogue
Overloading with unnecessary details
Writing in passive voice
Using first-person narration
In a story, how can a writer 'show' a character is sad without directly telling the reader?
The character says, 'I am sad.'
The character cries silently, staring at the floor.
The character writes in their diary about feeling sad.
The character tells a friend they are sad.
