The concept of *Show & Tell* = A balance of Descriptive Speech and Creative Imagery, running parallel to Voice and Movement within your write -
If you have too much *Show*, you don't have enough Movement to take us on the journey of your theme/storyline -
If you have too much *Tell*, you leave us without Vision, of what your journey looks like -
Balance between *Show & Tell* in a Short Story or Poem
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It is always a challenge. Assume your audience knows to much and what you show appears as nonsense. Assume they don't know enough and you insult their intelligence of bore them to tears with too much tell. Balance is a simple word for almost a magical intelligence.
Peace & Light,
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The scale can go either way as you point out.....taking time to balance it, is the Challenge I set forth before you
Brother Bear ~
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It is a very fine line that many, myself included, have trouble with. Thanks for the explanation.
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Yes, indeed a fine line....recognizing it is your first step to a grreat write.....nice job!
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The "tell" is there to explain what has been shown. "Show, not tell" is what I've always been told but you do need some explanation so things will make sense.
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thats what my POW poems need is more tell. i think i do too much imagery and metaphors and i dont really describe what the poems about. i need balance (._.)
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You are a terrific writer & Poet my Niece.......thank you for stopping by,
Uncle Bear ~
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Brother Bear,
How syncronistic that you post this contest today..for my birthday is Sunday and I am Libra..balance in all things is necessary for our well being.
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My Spiritual Mother
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Be blessed on your Special Day, Sunday.....goods things I speak over you.....the Creator shall find Favor in you
Brother Bear ~
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