Imagery

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What is imagery?

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

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Which senses can imagery appeal to?

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Imagery can appeal to the five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch.

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How does imagery enhance a story?

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Imagery helps readers to see, touch, taste, smell, and feel what the characters experience, making the story more vivid and engaging.

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What sense is described in the phrase 'The car squeaked every time I hit a road bump'?

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Sound.

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What sense is described in the sentence 'The sunset was the most gorgeous they’d ever seen; the clouds were edged with pink and gold'?

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Sight.

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What sense is described in 'The aroma of chocolate filled the air'?

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Smell.

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What does it mean to appeal to the sense of touch in imagery?

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It means to describe textures or feelings that can be felt physically, like rough, smooth, soft, or hard.

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Give an example of imagery that appeals to taste.

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'The juicy, sweet watermelon dripped with refreshing flavor as I took a bite.'

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What is an example of imagery that appeals to smell?

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'The fresh scent of pine filled the forest, making it feel alive and vibrant.'

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What is the purpose of using imagery in writing?

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The purpose of using imagery is to create a mental picture for the reader, making the writing more engaging and relatable.