Sensory Language and Imagery

What is sensory language?

• Language that creates imagery and evokes the five senses

• Language that is difficult to understand

• Language that is focused on facts and information

• Language that is only used in poetry

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Identify the sensory language used in the following sentence: 'The warm, buttery aroma of freshly baked bread filled the air.'

• Sight

• Sound

• Smell

• Taste

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Explain the meaning of the sensory language 'crisp' in the sentence: 'The crisp, cool breeze rustled the leaves.'

• Sharp, fresh, and clear sensation

• Soft

• Loud

• Sweet

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

How does the author use sensory language to create a vivid image in the sentence: 'The sound of crashing waves and the salty smell of the ocean filled the beach.'?

• By describing the temperature and humidity of the air

• By focusing on the visual aspects of the beach

• By describing the sound of crashing waves and the salty smell of the ocean

• By using taste and touch sensations

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Identify the sensory language used in the following sentence: 'The bright, golden sun cast a warm glow over the fields.'

• dark night

• cold breeze

• warm glow

• loud music

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Explain the meaning of the sensory language 'pungent' in the sentence: 'The pungent scent of onions made my eyes water.'

• Strong, sharp, and often unpleasant smell

• Loud and noisy smell

• Soft and gentle fragrance

• Sweet and pleasant aroma

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

How does the author use sensory language to create a sense of taste in the sentence: 'The rich, creamy chocolate melted in my mouth.'?

• The author uses sensory language by describing the chocolate as 'spicy' and 'salty', which evokes the sense of taste in the reader's mind.

• The author uses sensory language by describing the chocolate as 'bitter' and 'sour', which evokes the sense of taste in the reader's mind.

• The author uses sensory language by describing the chocolate as 'smooth' and 'bland', which evokes the sense of taste in the reader's mind.

• The author uses sensory language by describing the chocolate as 'rich' and 'creamy', which evokes the sense of taste in the reader's mind.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Identify the sensory language used in the following sentence: 'The soft, velvety petals of the rose brushed against my skin.'

• Taste

• Sound

• Color

• Texture

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Explain the meaning of the sensory language 'earthy' in the sentence: 'The earthy aroma of the forest filled the air.'

• Loud, noisy, and disruptive

• Bright, colorful, and vibrant

• Natural, organic, and grounded quality, often associated with the smell or taste of soil or the forest.

• Sweet, sugary, and artificial

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

How does the author use sensory language to create a sense of touch in the sentence: 'The rough, jagged rocks scraped against my feet as I climbed the mountain.'

• The author uses sensory language by describing the rocks as smooth and polished, which creates a tactile sensation for the reader.

• The author uses sensory language by describing the rocks as 'rough' and 'jagged', which creates a tactile sensation for the reader.

• The author uses sensory language by describing the rocks as soft and fluffy, which creates a tactile sensation for the reader.

• The author uses sensory language by describing the rocks as transparent and translucent, which creates a tactile sensation for the reader.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4