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Showing Versus Telling sentences

Match the original sentence (telling) with an improved version (showing). The words are changed but the underlying message being communicated remains the same.

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The dog barked at the cat.After the yellow tabby pounced the sleeping dog, the dog barked and pulled at his chain in an attempt to get the cat.
Susan was frightened. She thought someone was behind her.It seemed a shadow had fallen over the alley way, but there was no shadow. Her heart had given a great jump up into her throat as she was convinced she was being watched.
Joey was afraid. There was a storm. The lights went out.The lights suddenly went out. In the darkness, the wind and rain grew louder and seemed closer…Joey sat still, his heart beating fast. It made a ‘thump, thump, thump’ noise in his chest.
Mary was a pretty girl, with blue eyes and blond hair.Mary's blue eyes glistened with joy, her blond hair bouncing with each step.
Molly is a wonderful person.She is always there when anyone needs her. Molly is the first to arrive with a casserole when someone is sick, the first to send a note of encouragement to those who are troubled, the first to offer a hug to anyone ‐‐ man, woman or child ‐‐ at anytime.
It was very dark inside.I held my hand in front of my eyes but couldn’t see its outline. The walls were invisible and it was impossible to see the bottom of the steep stairs. I didn't realize how dark it would be until the power went out that night.
The pizza was delicious.Mushrooms and pepperoni sausage were layered thickly on top of one another while the white mozzarella cheese bubbled over the bright red tomato sauce.
The house was haunted.The old house stood eerily abandoned on the hill, scaring everyone in the neighborhood with creaking, breathing noises.
Eating healthy is good for your bodyThe calcium in milk, cheese, yogurt, and other dairy products, the vitamins in vegetables, and the protein in meal all help to keep our bodies strong and healthy.
I was really mad.I ran to the door, threw it open with a loud bang against the wall, and yelled, “Get in this house right this minute! You are three hours late!”


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