Awareness Quote by Marwa Helal
““this is where the poets will interject / they will say: show, dont tell / but that assumes most people can see””
About This Quote
Source Poetry or literary essay
The poet urges showing rather than telling, assuming readers can visualize, highlighting the importance of vivid illustration in writing.
In simple terms: Show, don’t tell; assume audience can see.
Use vivid imagery to engage readers.
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When to use this quote
- creative writing workshops
- literature classes
- author brainstorming
- storyboarding
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance showing and telling for diverse readers?
- What images best convey your message?
Assumes all readers share same visual ability.