Word Choice-Making Writing Stronger
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English
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6th - 8th Grade
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Medium
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JESSICA POWELL
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6 Slides • 5 Questions
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Multiple Choice
When talking about word choice, what is the difference in a "showing" word and "telling" word?
'Showing' words are used only in poetry and fiction. Telling words are in nonfiction.
'Showing' words are always longer than 'telling' words with more syllables.
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Multiple Choice
Which word is more precise?
Said
Whispered
Walked
Went
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Match
Match the following "Telling" words to the better "Showing" words.
walked
dark
angry
jogged
talk
strolled
shadowy
furious
ran
whispered
strolled
shadowy
furious
ran
whispered
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Open Ended
Rewrite the following sentence to make it "showing" instead of "telling" by using different words and adding more detail:
The cat jumped out of the tree.
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Multiple Choice
How does an author's word choice affect the meaning of a text?
It changes the tone and clarity of the message.
It only affects the length of the text.
It makes the text more confusing.
It has no impact on the reader.
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