Imagery

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What is imagery?

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Imagery is a literary device that uses descriptive language to create vivid mental pictures and appeal to the senses.

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What are the five senses?

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

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How does imagery enhance a story?

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Imagery enhances a story by allowing readers to visualize scenes, feel emotions, and experience the story through the characters' senses.

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What sense does the word 'scent' appeal to?

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Smell.

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CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6

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What sense does the word 'crunch' appeal to?

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Sound.

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CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6

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What sense does the phrase 'warm sunlight' appeal to?

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Touch.

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CCSS.L.5.5

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What is an example of visual imagery?

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The bright red apple glistened in the sunlight.

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What is an example of auditory imagery?

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The thunder rumbled ominously in the distance.

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What is an example of olfactory imagery?

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The aroma of freshly baked cookies filled the air.

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What is an example of gustatory imagery?

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The chocolate melted smoothly on his tongue.

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CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.8.5