GCSE English Language (CCEA)

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WRITING SKILLS: Imaginative writing skills

Show, don’t tell

You should always aim to show things to your reader and not merely tell them how things are, revealing and hint at ideas, emotions, or beliefs, rather than explicitly stating them in a boring, factual way. For example, compare the following samples.

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