Show don't tell
What is the feeling when “Her palms were damp and her voice trembled as she stepped to the podium”?
She was nervous
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This sense is used when a writer describes the scent of fresh bread drifting from a bakery.
The sense of smell
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Emma stared at the empty chair where her best friend always sat. She sighed, blinked away tears, and slowly pushed her lunch around her tray without taking a bite. How does she feel?
sad
What is “Clothes spilled from the closet and books lay scattered across the floor”?
The room was messy
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This statement “the crunch of gravel underfoot” appeals to which sense?
Hearing
Marcus crossed his arms, narrowed his eyes, and slammed his backpack onto the floor after hearing his little brother had broken his game controller. How does he feel?
ANGRY!
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What is “Heat shimmered off the asphalt as sweat trickled down his back”?
It was a hot day
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This statement appeals to which sense? “The icy wind bit through her jacket and stung her cheeks.”
touch
Mia peeked around the corner, her heart pounding. She tiptoed backward after hearing strange footsteps in the dark hallway. How does she feel?
scared or frightened
What is “His jaw tightened and he slammed the door without a word”?
He was angry at his friend.
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A scene filled with flickering candlelight and deep shadows mainly engages this sense.
sight
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Ava tucked the crumpled test into the bottom of her backpack before anyone could see it. When her teacher asked if everything was okay, she stared at the floor and quietly shrugged. How does she feel?
Embarrassed
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What is “She bounced on her toes, grinning as she checked the clock for the tenth time”?
She was excited about the trip
“The tangy burst of the first orange of the season” appeals to which sense?
What is the sense of taste?
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Ethan glanced at the clock every few seconds. He tapped his foot, drummed his fingers on the table, and let out a long sigh. "Come on..." he muttered. How does he feel?
Impatient
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