1. Telling: The roller coaster was the scariest ride at the fair.”
Showing, Not Telling
Telling: The roller coaster was the scariest ride at the fair.”

2. Showing:
As I stood in line, I gazed up at the gigantic steel tracks that looped around three times. The thunderous roar of the roller coaster sounded like a thundercloud that has sunk into my ears and suddenly exploded. The wild screams of terror shot through me like a bolt of lightening and made my fingers tingle with fear. Soon I heard the roar of the roller coaster cease. As the line started to move forward, I heard the clicking of the turnstile move closer and closer. Finally I got onto the loading deck and with a shaking hand gave the attendant my ticket.

3. Now you try it..
The game was a close one.

4. The streets were crowded

5. The math test was a killer.

6. Her locker was a mess

7. Advertisements can be misleading

8. The drive in the car was uncomfortable