Imagery Showing vs. Telling Imagery Creates a picture in a readers mind Descriptive language that appeals to all 5 senses: Touch, Smell, Taste, Sight, and Hearing Specific Action: describes exactly whats happening and allows the reader to see the action. Dialogue: use words that reveal a character Showing vs. Telling Dont tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass. Showing: creates images in a readers imagination Descriptive language, sensory details Similes, comparisons, allusions, etc. Telling: states emotions and actions. Its almost too obvious and BORING! Practice Find 3 examples (cite the pages) of imagery in On Writing using pages For each example, answer the following: What do these descriptions do for you as a reader? How are you affected? (3-4 sentences) Questions Answer the following on a piece of notebook paper (you can use the same paper as your 3 examples). Why is imagery in writing important/useful? How does it enhance the text? As a reader, how does imagery affect your reading experience? Explain the meaning of Show dont Tell. Why is it essential in writing? Show dont Tell Write a description for the image using 3- 6 sentences. Show dont Tell (cont.)