SHOW, don't tell!

Question 1

The smoke alarm blared loudly across the house, and she ran to her smoke-filled kitchen.

Accepted Answer

show

Question 2

If you wanted to show your reader instead of telling, you could describe this image as...

Accepted Answer

His eyes lit up - his pencil couldn't keep up as he rushed to write it down

Question 3

When writing, it is better to show than to tell.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

She woke up that morning feeling great.

Accepted Answer

tell

Question 5

His laugh echoed full of mischief as he dodged his parents attempt to stop him.

Accepted Answer

show

Question 6

If you wanted to show your reader instead of telling, you could describe this image as...

Accepted Answer

He sat quietly, sighing as more papers were piled on his desk.

Question 7

Outside, she felt the warmth of the sun.

Accepted Answer

tell

Question 8

If you wanted to show your reader instead of telling, you could describe this image as...

Accepted Answer

Explosions rang out as bullets ricocheted across the dusty earth.

Question 9

As a mom, she was very tired by the end of the day.

Accepted Answer

tell

Question 10

If you wanted to show your reader instead of telling, you could describe this image as...

Accepted Answer

The smell wafted across the room as they placed my order in front of me.

Questions 10