show, don't tell in French
show, don't tell in French is montre, ne dis pas.
show, don't tell in French
montre, ne dis pas
Advice to writers: convey an impression by the way that events are described in the narrative, and not by explicitly stating facts.
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"show, don't tell" in French is montre, ne dis pas.
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