Imagery Flashcard

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What kind of imagery is used in the following sentence? 'Gregor's eyes turned next to the window, and the overcast sky - one could hear raindrops beating on the window gutter - made him quite melancholy.'

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Sight and sound

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True or False: The sentence 'The air felt chilly, yet refreshing, as the summer breeze blew gently across my face.' appeals to the sense of touch.

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True

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How does imagery enhance our understanding of a story?

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Imagery helps us to see, touch, taste, smell, and feel what the characters feel and see.

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What is the BEST definition for imagery?

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Writing that uses descriptive language to help the reader get into a story, poem, etc. and understand what is happening.

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True or False: A person's feelings and emotions are one of the 5 senses.

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False

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What are the five senses that imagery can appeal to?

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Sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell.

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Give an example of visual imagery.

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The bright red apple glistened in the sunlight.

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What is the purpose of using sensory details in writing?

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To create a vivid picture in the reader's mind and evoke emotions.

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How can imagery affect the mood of a piece of writing?

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Imagery can create a specific atmosphere that influences the reader's emotional response.

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What type of imagery is present in the phrase 'the sweet aroma of freshly baked bread'?

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Olfactory imagery (smell).