Question

1. excellent dialogue makes it a priority to __, rather than to __, the story.

tell; show
show; tell
tell; define
define; animate

Explanation:

In writing, the principle "show, don't tell" is emphasized. Showing means using details, dialogue, and descriptions to let the reader experience the story. Telling is more about simply stating facts. Excellent dialogue follows the "show" approach rather than the "tell" one.

Answer:

B. show; tell