imagery

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What is imagery?

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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 does the word 'soft' appeal to in the sentence: 'The dog's fur was as soft as a feather'?

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Touch

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Identify the sense appealed to in the excerpt: 'She went back to eating earth. The first time she did it almost out of curiosity, sure that the bad taste would be the best cure for the temptation.'

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Taste

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Which line from Robert Frost’s poem contains imagery?

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The woods are lovely, dark and deep.

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What does the word 'tang' refer to in the sentence: 'The familiar tang of his grandmother’s cranberry sauce reminded him of his youth.'?

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Taste

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How does imagery enhance writing?

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Imagery enhances writing by creating vivid pictures in the reader's mind, making the experience more immersive.

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What are the five senses that imagery appeals 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 auditory imagery?

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Auditory imagery refers to language that appeals to the sense of hearing.

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Provide an example of olfactory imagery.

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The sweet scent of blooming flowers filled the air.