Question

Sarah is writing a story about a baseball player. Which detail should she use to indirectly describe the main character's skill? (1 point)
Responses

Sonny’s practice swings made harsh whooshing sounds, drawing impressed glances from nearby players.
Sonny’s practice swings made harsh whooshing sounds, drawing impressed glances from nearby players.

Sonny wore a red baseball shirt and gray pants like everyone else, but his neon green cleats stood out.
Sonny wore a red baseball shirt and gray pants like everyone else, but his neon green cleats stood out.

Sonny’s team had tryouts every year. Tryouts were always a big deal, so it was no surprise the field was so full.
Sonny’s team had tryouts every year. Tryouts were always a big deal, so it was no surprise the field was so full.

Sonny was very talented. He was much better than most of the other players who had come for tryouts.
Sonny was very talented. He was much better than most of the other players who had come for tryouts.

Answer 1

Sonny’s practice swings made harsh whooshing sounds, drawing impressed glances from nearby players.

This “shows” his skill indirectly (sound and other players’ reactions) rather than simply telling the reader he’s talented.