Decide whether the following sentences are examples of showing or telling: 'Tears streamed down my face, and my lip quivered as my mom told me the horrific news that Patches had go... Decide whether the following sentences are examples of showing or telling: 'Tears streamed down my face, and my lip quivered as my mom told me the horrific news that Patches had gotten loose this morning.' 'I felt sad when I heard that my dog ran away.'
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for an analysis of two sentences to determine whether they exemplify 'showing' or 'telling' in writing. This relates to narrative techniques in literature.
Answer
First is showing; second is telling.
The first sentence is an example of showing, and the second is an example of telling.
Answer for screen readers
The first sentence is an example of showing, and the second is an example of telling.
More Information
The first sentence uses vivid imagery, like 'tears streamed down my face,' to convey emotion. The second sentence straightforwardly states the feeling ('I felt sad'), which is telling.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing detailed description for telling if it directly states emotions.
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