Imagery

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery is the author’s use of language that appeals to the five senses in order to help the reader imagine what is being described.

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Which sense is being appealed to in the phrase 'the warm juicy burger felt like heaven on my tongue'?

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Taste

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What type of imagery is described in the sentence 'the thunder clapped loudly shaking the house'?

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Sound

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Is the sentence 'They ate food' an example of imagery? Why or why not?

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No, it does not appeal to any of the five senses.

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What are the five senses that imagery can appeal to?

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Sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell.

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How does imagery enhance a reader's experience?

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It helps the reader visualize scenes, evoke emotions, and create a more immersive experience.

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Give an example of visual imagery.

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The sky was painted with shades of orange and pink as the sun set.

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What is tactile imagery? Provide an example.

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Tactile imagery appeals to the sense of touch. Example: 'The rough bark of the tree scraped against my skin.'

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What is olfactory imagery? Provide an example.

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Olfactory imagery appeals to the sense of smell. Example: 'The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the air.'

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What is gustatory imagery? Provide an example.

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Gustatory imagery appeals to the sense of taste. Example: 'The chocolate melted in my mouth, rich and sweet.'