Literary Terms - Night

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What is tactile imagery?

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Tactile imagery refers to descriptive language that appeals to the sense of touch, evoking feelings of texture, temperature, and physical sensations.

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What is gustatory imagery?

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Gustatory imagery involves descriptive language that appeals to the sense of taste, often describing flavors and food experiences.

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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, evoking sounds and noises.

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What is visual imagery?

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Visual imagery involves descriptive language that appeals to the sense of sight, creating mental pictures of scenes, objects, or actions.

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What is olfactory imagery?

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Olfactory imagery refers to descriptive language that appeals to the sense of smell, evoking scents and odors.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things by stating that one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Example of a simile: 'He is as brave as a lion.' What does this mean?

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This simile compares a person's bravery to that of a lion, suggesting they are very courageous.

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Example of a metaphor: 'Time is a thief.' What does this mean?

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This metaphor suggests that time steals moments from our lives, implying that it passes quickly and can take away opportunities.

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What is the purpose of imagery in literature?

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Imagery enhances the reader's experience by creating vivid mental pictures, evoking emotions, and making descriptions more relatable.