Question

direct vs. indirect
telling v. showing

1. directions:

write below if
the sentence is
direct or indirect.
sherlock holmes is clever and resourceful.
dracula is an evil vampire.

Explanation:

Direct (telling) statements explicitly label a character's traits without showing actions/scenes to demonstrate them. Both sentences directly state the characters' qualities.

Answer:

1. Sherlock Holmes is clever and resourceful. - Direct
2. Dracula is an evil vampire. - Direct