n the story "Saying Farewell to a Faithful Pal", the author, John Grogan uses the strategy show not tell very effectively. I got a sense of the kind of dog Marley was, even though I never saw or met him. He creates a very strong image of a Labrador Retriever that is wild, crazy, messy and drools. However, he also describes his pet as a gentle, caring, unique companion that showed him unwavering loyalty and a zest for life, living each day to its fullest. This quote caught my attention because it really shows what type of dog Marley is. It speaks to a number of different senses such as taste, sound and smell. I picture him as a wild, energetic animal who always destroys things and makes a mess, but around children is very gentle and sweet. He
