Sensory language and Imagery

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What are the five senses used in sensory writing?

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Sight, hearing, feeling, tasting, smelling.

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What is Imagery?

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The use of language appealing to one or more of the five senses.

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Which sense is used in the sentence: 'The warm juicy burger was like heaven on my tongue.'?

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Taste.

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What is 'sensory language'?

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Sensory language integrates the five senses to create an emotional connection between the reader and the text.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other.

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Give an example of sensory language.

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The crisp, cool air filled my lungs as I walked through the vibrant autumn leaves.

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What is the purpose of using imagery in writing?

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To create vivid pictures in the reader's mind and evoke emotions.

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How does sensory language enhance a story?

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It helps readers to experience the story more fully by appealing to their senses.

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What is the difference between sensory language and figurative language?

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Sensory language appeals to the senses, while figurative language uses comparisons and exaggerations to convey meaning.

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Identify an example of imagery: 'The stars twinkled like diamonds in the night sky.'

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This sentence uses visual imagery to create a picture of the stars.