Imagery - definitions & examples flashcard

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery refers to the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses, helping readers to create mental images and experience the text more vividly.

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What are the five types of imagery?

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The five types of imagery are visual (sight), auditory (sound), gustatory (taste), olfactory (smell), and tactile (touch).

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Define gustatory imagery.

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Gustatory imagery is descriptive language that appeals to the sense of taste, helping readers to imagine flavors and food experiences.

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Provide an example of gustatory imagery.

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"The tartness of the lemon hit my tongue, leaving a sharp, refreshing taste that made my mouth water."

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Define kinesthetic imagery.

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Kinesthetic imagery refers to descriptive language that evokes the sense of movement or physical sensations, allowing readers to feel the action.

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Provide an example of kinesthetic imagery.

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"I felt my legs burn with exhaustion as I sprinted up the hill, my breath coming in ragged gasps."

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Define olfactory imagery.

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Olfactory imagery is descriptive language that appeals to the sense of smell, helping readers to imagine scents and aromas.

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Provide an example of olfactory imagery.

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"The smell of fresh-baked bread wafted through the air, filling my senses with warmth."

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Define visual imagery.

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Visual imagery refers to descriptive language that appeals to the sense of sight, creating vivid mental pictures for the reader.

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Provide an example of visual imagery.

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"The sky was painted in hues of pink and orange as the sun dipped below the horizon."