Descriptive Writing Flashcards

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What does show, don't tell mean?

Letting details create a mood rather than naming it: 'Two mugs on the draining board; one hadn't been used' rather than 'The kitchen felt lonely'.

What is a cliché?

A phrase so overused the reader no longer pictures anything, e.g. 'as cold as ice'.

What is the difference between a description and a story?

A description captures a place, person or moment in detail and needs no plot. A story follows events with a plot.