Imagery - Sensory Language

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What is imagery?

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Imagery is language that creates pictures in the reader's mind by appealing to the senses.

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What are the five senses?

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The five senses are sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch.

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What does sensory language do?

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Sensory language connects to the five senses to create vivid images and descriptions.

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Which sense does the word 'bitter' relate to?

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Taste.

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Which sense does the word 'soft' relate to?

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Touch.

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What is an example of sight imagery?

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The bright, colorful flowers danced in the sunlight.

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What is an example of sound imagery?

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The thunder rumbled like a giant's growl.

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What is an example of smell imagery?

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The sweet aroma of freshly baked cookies filled the air.

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What is an example of taste imagery?

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The lemonade was tart and refreshing on a hot day.

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What is an example of touch imagery?

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The rough bark of the tree scratched my hand.