What does SNT mean in LAW & LEGAL

The purpose of Show Not Tell is to help readers and viewers form a clearer mental image by prompting writers and artists to create scenes, characters, or settings that are vivid enough for the reader or viewer to feel as if they are part of the story.

Yes, following this rule helps authors create stories that are more alive for readers as well as captivating illustrations for viewers. It also gives readers and viewers the freedom to interpret stories in different ways.

Authors can incorporate SNT into their work by using precise details such as body language, look and feel of settings, character's emotions, and descriptions of sights, smells, sounds, tastes. They can also include dialogue exchanges that move the story forward instead of merely summarizing conversations. Doing so allows authors to create relatable stories with characters that seem real by adding sensory elements within them.

Yes — another related technique is ‘show then tell' or STT where authors first show their audience what is going on before providing a narrative explanation about what has happened afterwards. This technique heightens visual suspense while creating an even more impactful scene.

Yes — if done poorly or overdone too much it can be overly complex and convoluted which could overwhelm audiences or make them lose interest in a story entirely which defeats its intended purpose. Therefore, moderation is always key when using this technique along with diversifying one's writing style by incorporating other methods such as STT mentioned earlier.