Identifying Imagery

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What is imagery?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses, helping readers to create mental images.

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What are the five senses associated with imagery?

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The five senses are sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch.

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What type of imagery is used when describing a sound?

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Auditory imagery.

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What type of imagery is used when describing a smell?

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Olfactory imagery.

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What type of imagery is used when describing a taste?

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Gustatory imagery.

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What type of imagery is used when describing a sight?

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Visual imagery.

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What type of imagery is used when describing a touch?

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Tactile imagery.

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Give an example of auditory imagery.

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The sound of waves crashing against the shore.

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Give an example of visual imagery.

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The bright red of the sunset painted across the sky.

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How does imagery enhance writing?

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Imagery enhances writing by making it more vivid and engaging, allowing readers to experience the text more fully.