Imagery

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What is imagery?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses, helping readers to create mental pictures.

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Which sense does the word 'sight' refer to?

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Sight refers to the ability to see and perceive visual images.

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Which sense does the word 'smell' refer to?

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Smell refers to the ability to detect odors through the nose.

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Which sense does the word 'touch' refer to?

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Touch refers to the ability to feel physical sensations through the skin.

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What is an example of imagery that appeals to sight?

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An example is: 'The bright blue sky was dotted with fluffy white clouds.'

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What is an example of imagery that appeals to smell?

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An example is: 'The sweet scent of fresh cookies filled the room.'

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What is an example of imagery that appeals to touch?

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An example is: 'The soft blanket felt warm against her skin.'

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How does imagery enhance writing?

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Imagery enhances writing by making it more vivid and engaging, allowing readers to experience the text more fully.

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What is a sensory detail?

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A sensory detail is a description that relates to one of the five senses: sight, smell, touch, taste, or sound.

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What sense is being appealed to in the phrase 'the loud thunder roared'?

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The sense being appealed to is sound.