The difference between telling and descripting
"Tell" is simply to explain, and "describe" is to show details. Through the characters' words, movements, and demeanors, we can truly feel the true state of things. That's the "description".
In order to describe things more concretely, vividly, and vividly, students should use more rhetorical techniques of personification and metaphor. Let's compare six sets of sentences.
1. Spring rain falls on the green leaves. That's telling.
The Spring Rain Girl plays music among the green leaves. Here's the description.
2. The boy is very happy. That's telling.
A big smile appeared on the boy's face. His eyes were shining, and he was jumping up and down and cheering, which was great! Here's the description.
3. The biscuits are delicious. That's telling.
I was attracted by the sweetness of the chocolate, and when I took a bite, it was crispy and soft, and immediately melted in my mouth. I've never eaten such delicious cookies, and even the cookie crumbs have been licked clean by me. Here's the description.
4. I've been writing for a long time. That's telling.
I kept writing with my Parker pen that had been black, and my shoulders ached. Here's the description.
5, Zhang San said, I can't help it. That's telling.
Zhang San said helplessly, I can't help it. Here's the simple description.
Zhang San spread his hands, looking helpless, I can't help it! Here's the description.
6, Li Si said, great! That's telling.
Li Si said happily, great! Here's the simple description.
Li Si laughed so hard that his eyes were gone, and he hugged Wang Wu, and the shout could be transmitted five miles away, which was great. Here is the detailed description.