Imagery Flashcard

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses, helping readers to visualize scenes, hear sounds, or feel emotions.

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Who wrote 'The Tell-Tale Heart'?

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Edgar Allan Poe.

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Does the sentence 'The golden sun shines bright and warm on my skin' use imagery?

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Yes.

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Which sense does the sentence 'The city had a terrible, steaming stench that was like none other' appeal to?

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Smell.

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Which sense does the sentence 'I felt the cool breeze brush against my skin' appeal to?

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Touch.

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What is the purpose of imagery in writing?

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To make the writing more interesting and help readers understand what is being described.

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What are the five senses?

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Sight, Smell, Touch, Taste, Hearing.

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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 auditory imagery?

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

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Provide an example of tactile imagery.

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The rough bark of the tree scratched against my palm.