Decide whether the following sentences are examples of showing or telling: I was happy when I saw my grade on the science test. I let out an audible 'Wahoo!' when Mrs. Briggs, the... Decide whether the following sentences are examples of showing or telling: I was happy when I saw my grade on the science test. I let out an audible 'Wahoo!' when Mrs. Briggs, the science teacher, placed the graded test on my desk. Then I felt the jealous glares of my not-so-fortunate classmates.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to classify two sentences as examples of either 'showing' or 'telling' in writing, which are different techniques to convey emotions or actions. It requires an understanding of literary techniques.
Answer
'I was happy...' is telling; the rest are showing.
The sentence 'I was happy when I saw my grade on the science test' is an example of telling. The sentences 'I let out an audible 'Wahoo!' when Mrs. Briggs, the science teacher, placed the graded test on my desk' and 'Then I felt the jealous glares of my not-so-fortunate classmates' are examples of showing.
Answer for screen readers
The sentence 'I was happy when I saw my grade on the science test' is an example of telling. The sentences 'I let out an audible 'Wahoo!' when Mrs. Briggs, the science teacher, placed the graded test on my desk' and 'Then I felt the jealous glares of my not-so-fortunate classmates' are examples of showing.
More Information
Telling directly states emotions or actions, while showing describes actions or reactions that imply the emotions.
Tips
Look for direct statements of feelings for telling, and descriptive actions or sensory details for showing.
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