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Show, Not Tell
What does it mean to
Show, Not Tell?
Show, Not Tell (SNT) is a writing strategy that focuses on using sensory language to paint a picture with words instead of just telling the details. To learn more about each of the three types of SNT language, click on sub-pages
Show, Not Tell notes for WNB
Show, Not Tell fig lang notes for WNB
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