Imagery in Literature

Which of these is the BEST definition of imagery?

• anything that is literally true

• words that appeal to the senses

• language that helps the reader picture what is being described

• words that create the tone of an author's writing

Which of these is true of imagery?

• It is always visual.

• It is often at least partially visual.

• It can appeal to only one sense at a time.

• It can be understood only if explained by the writer.

Which sentence contains imagery that appeals to sight?

• The veterinarian told my aunt that her cat is overweight.

• My aunt's cat weighs 35 pounds and breathes tuna on everything.

• My aunt's cat is as big and round as a bowling ball.

• The veterinarian told my aunt to put her cat on a diet.

An awful tempest mashed the air,

The clouds were gaunt and few;

A black, as of a spectre's cloak,

Hid heaven and earth from view.

The creatures chuckled on the roofs

And whistled in the air,

And shook their fists and gnashed

their teeth.

And swung their frenzied hair.

The morning lit, the birds arose;

The monster's faded eyes

Turned slowly to his native coast,

And peace was Paradise!

Which senses do the images in this poem by Emily Dickinson appeal to?

• sight and smell

• sight and hearing

• hearing and taste

• taste and touch

An awful tempest mashed the air,

The clouds were gaunt and few;

A black, as of a spectre's cloak,

Hid heaven and earth from view.

The creatures chuckled on the roofs

And whistled in the air,

And shook their fists and gnashed

their teeth.

And swung their frenzied hair.

The morning lit, the birds arose;

The monster's faded eyes

Turned slowly to his native coast,

And peace was Paradise!

Which of the following might be the meaning of the image "The monster's faded eyes"?

• The storm has weakened.

• The monster is asleep.

• The storm is growing more intense.

• The speaker is sleepy.