Imagery Flashcard

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What is imagery in writing?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses, helping readers to visualize scenes, hear sounds, feel textures, taste flavors, and smell aromas.

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What are the five senses of imagery?

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

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What type of imagery is used when describing a scent?

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Smell imagery.

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What type of imagery is used when describing a sound?

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Sound imagery.

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What type of imagery is used when describing a visual scene?

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Sight imagery.

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What type of imagery is used when describing a taste?

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Taste imagery.

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What type of imagery is used when describing a texture or feeling?

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Touch imagery.

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What is the purpose of using 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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True or False: Imagery can only appeal to one sense at a time.

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False. Imagery can appeal to multiple senses simultaneously.

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Which of the following is NOT a part of the five senses of imagery? (Sight, Taste, Smell, Emotion)

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Emotion.