Imagery Flashcard

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What is imagery?

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Imagery is when an author uses language that appeals to the five senses to create a picture in the reader's mind.

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What senses does imagery appeal to?

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

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How does imagery help readers?

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Imagery helps readers visualize the events being described in a passage.

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True or False: Imagery only appeals to the sense of sight.

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False. Imagery can appeal to all five senses.

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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 vivid and descriptive scenes that enhance the reader's experience.

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What type of imagery is used in the phrase 'the sweet smell of roses'?

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This phrase uses olfactory imagery, which appeals to the sense of smell.

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What type of imagery is present in 'the thunderous roar of the waves'?

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This phrase uses auditory imagery, which appeals to the sense of hearing.

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What is an example of tactile imagery?

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An example of tactile imagery is 'the rough texture of the bark on the tree'.

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What does visual imagery focus on?

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Visual imagery focuses on descriptions that appeal to the sense of sight.

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What is an example of gustatory imagery?

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An example of gustatory imagery is 'the tangy flavor of the lemon on my tongue'.