Imagery Review

Imagery Review
Rodgers 6

Imagery is the use of language to create vivid mental pictures

Sensory Imagery
uses words and details to appeal to the senses of the reader.

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I came home from school and the house wafted with the smell of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies.

Which sense is this using?

Sight, Sound, Touch, Smell, or Taste

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In One Word

Describe this picture.

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Which sense does this sentence appeal to?

The steak sizzled on the grill.

Smell. Sight. Sound. Touch. or Taste

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In one word

Describe what mashed potatoes feel like in your bare hands.

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In one word

Describe what a Jalapeno pepper tastes like.

Remember using detailed language and descriptions gives the readers a better and clearer picture of what we are describing.

Poll

Which is a more clear image?

A. The boy ran down the street.

B. The boy was sprinting down the street like a madman.

• A

• B

Poll

Which sounds worse?

A. There was a fragrance coming from the trash.

B. There was an odor coming from the trash.

• A

• B