Identifying Imagery

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What is imagery?

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Imagery is a literary device that uses descriptive language to create mental images and appeal to the senses.

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What are the five types of imagery?

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The five types of imagery are visual (sight), auditory (sound), olfactory (smell), gustatory (taste), and tactile (touch).

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What is visual imagery?

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Visual imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the sense of sight, helping readers visualize scenes or objects.

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What is olfactory imagery?

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Olfactory imagery refers to descriptive language that appeals to the sense of smell.

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What is gustatory imagery?

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Gustatory imagery involves descriptive language that appeals to the sense of taste.

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What is tactile imagery?

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Tactile imagery uses descriptive language that appeals to the sense of touch.

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How does imagery enhance a story?

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Imagery enhances a story by creating vivid pictures in the reader's mind, making the narrative more engaging and immersive.

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Identify the type of imagery: 'The sweet aroma of freshly baked cookies filled the air.'

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Olfactory imagery.

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Identify the type of imagery: 'The thunder rumbled like a freight train.'

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Auditory imagery.

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Identify the type of imagery: 'The sun set like a fiery orange ball.'

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Visual imagery.