Show, Don’t Tell!

  • Sight
  • Smell
  • Hearing
  • Touch
  • Taste

“The boy was sad”

His sight was blurred as tears welled up in his eyes like dam water waiting to be released. The thump in his chest intensified as he choked on his own breath while his mind went awol. His tongue traces his crusty lips reaching for the satisfying salty taste of his tears. His ears pound as blood rushes through his whole face that was turning a crimson color.

“The dog wanted to go for a walk”

Sitting by the door panting and tail wagging Frank drools on his paw. His ears suddenly perk up and he bounces onto his feet. The sight of his owner and the quick flick of the leash sends the pup into a whirling tornado. Sniffing the air the sweet smell of dog biscuits absorbs into Franks’ nose

“The temperature fell and the ice reflected the sun”

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