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 identify whether two given sentences are examples of 'showing' or 'telling' in writing. This involves distinguishing between direct expression of emotions and illustrative descriptions that evoke imagery or feelings.
Answer
The first sentence is telling, the second is showing.
The first sentence is an example of telling, and the second sentence is an example of showing.
Answer for screen readers
The first sentence is an example of telling, and the second sentence is an example of showing.
More Information
The first sentence states directly how the person feels (telling), whereas the second sentence describes actions and reactions that convey feelings (showing).
Tips
A common mistake is confusing emotions stated outright (telling) with those illustrated through actions and descriptions (showing).
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