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Narrative Writing and Constructed Responses
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What is vague sensory detail?Show answer
"It smelled bad" is flat. Use precise detail ("the sour smell of spoiled milk") to make a scene vivid.
What is flat pacing?Show answer
Describing everything at the same speed gives the trivial equal weight. Slow down for key moments, speed through the rest.
What is dialogue that does nothing?Show answer
Filler conversation wastes space. Use dialogue to reveal character or advance the story.
What is q1?Show answer
What is the show-don't-tell principle? [Recall]
What is q2?Show answer
Rewrite "He was exhausted after the game" to show rather than tell. [Short explanation]
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