Identifying the Imagery Types

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What is imagery?

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Imagery is a literary device that uses descriptive language to create mental images for the reader, appealing to the senses.

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What are the five types of imagery?

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The five types of imagery are: sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch.

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What type of imagery is used when describing colors and shapes?

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Sight imagery.

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What type of imagery is used when describing sounds?

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Sound imagery.

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What type of imagery is used when describing scents?

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Smell imagery.

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What type of imagery is used when describing flavors?

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Taste imagery.

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What type of imagery is used when describing textures?

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Touch imagery.

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Example of sight imagery: 'The sky was a brilliant shade of blue.' What type of imagery is this?

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Sight.

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Example of sound imagery: 'The thunder rumbled in the distance.' What type of imagery is this?

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Sound.

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Example of smell imagery: 'The aroma of fresh bread filled the room.' What type of imagery is this?

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Smell.