Show Not Tell Inferences Reading 21 August 2017
Book: School Journal L4 May 2017 How to Fall
Author: Whiti Hereaka
Write down the Show not tell sentences from the story you’re reading and write down their literal meanings.
Sentences :
“She’s sweating - and her makeup has smudged - but she’s on a total high”
Even though she looks worn out and tired she is actually full of energy and hyper
“Sometimes Maia felt as if her heart was beating faster and faster”
The author is describing how Maia feels and that feeling might be being anxious or nervous about something
“Mum folded her arms and leant against the door frame”
Mum folded her arms meaning she could of felt fed up or angry at Maia or at the argument
“Maia loses control on a turn and falls to her knees”
The author is describing how Maia lost her balance and fell to the ground
“It’s like she’s been starved of oxygen for weeks and can finally breathe again”
During the game she felt triumphant and after the game was finished she felt a feeling of relief and felt that she could finally breathe again
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