Imagery Quiz

What is imagery?

• The use of descriptive language to create a vivid mental picture for the reader.

• The act of summarizing a story

• The use of numbers and statistics in writing

• The process of creating a physical object

Which of the following is an example of imagery using simile?

• The stars were like diamonds in the sky.

• The water was clear glass.

• The sun was so bright it blinded me.

• The waves danced upon the shore.

Identify the metaphor:

• The room buzzed with chatter.

• The room was like a circus.

• The classroom looked like a jungle.

• The room was a zoo.

What sense is being appealed to in the following example of imagery:

The aroma of freshly baked cookies filled the air.

• Smell

• Sight

• Hearing

• Taste

Which of the following is an example of imagery in literature?

• A character driving a car

• A character sitting in a dark room

• A character eating a sandwich

• A character walking through a field of sunflowers, their petals reaching towards the sky

What is the purpose of using imagery in writing?

• To minimize the impact of the writing

• To create vivid and sensory experiences for the reader

• To provide factual information

• To confuse the reader

Which of the following is an example of imagery using metaphor?

• The ocean is a vast expanse of water.

• The wind gently whispered in the trees.

• The sun is a star n the sky.

• The rainbow is a bridge of colors in the sky.

Identify the simile:

• Her smile was a bright diamond.

• Her smile was big.

• Her smile was like sunshine.

• Her smile was a warm blanket on a cold day.

What sense is being appealed to in the following example of imagery:

The sound of laughter echoed through the halls.

• Smell

• Hearing

• Touch

• Sight

Which of the following is an example of imagery?

**select ALL that apply!*

• "I wandered lonely as a cloud"

• "Ten thousand saw I at a glance,

  Tossing their heads in sprightly dance."

• "Walt Whitman (1819-1892) was an American poet"

• "She is best known for her autobiographies"