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 can imagery appeal to?

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Imagery can appeal to sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell.

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What is the purpose of imagery in writing?

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Imagery helps readers visualize the events being described, enhancing their understanding and emotional connection.

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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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Give an example of a simile.

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'The stars twinkled like diamonds in the sky.'

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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 without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'Time is a thief that steals our moments.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.

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Give an example of personification.

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'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What does it mean if a passage does not contain imagery?

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It means the passage does not use descriptive language that appeals to the senses.