Sense of Smell and Sense of Taste

spicy, tangy, salty, sweet, sour, bitter 

• smell

• touch

• taste

• hear

This sentence appeals to which sense:

The familiar tang of his grandmother’s cranberry sauce reminded him of his youth.

• taste

• sound

• sight

• smell

"The fragrance of the flowers filled the air."
What sense created the image?

• touch

• smell

• sight

• taste

This sentence appeals to which sense:

After eating the curry, his breath reeked of garlic.

• smell

• touch

• taste

• sound

What am I describing using sensory details:

I pulled up to my house and instantly started to gag. The sharp, putrid smell was so thick in the air that it even assaulted my taste buds. I scanned my yard for the furry white and black body before making a run for it. I knew the smell would linger for hours, maybe even days.

• A garbage can

• A skunk

• My messy van

• My neighbor's garage

What sense does this appeal to: "The tangy sauce, the melted cheese, the soft crust, and the crispy pepperoni greeted my tongue like my dog greets me at the door at the end of a long work day."

• Sight

• Taste

• Smell

• Sound

• Touch

When we use sensory details, sometimes the specific words we use bring feelings with them. We call that connotation. For example, if something smells BAD, what word best shows that?

• Fragrance

• Aroma

• Stench

• Scent

Which of the following words is most closely associated with the sense of smell?

• A) Aroma

• B) Texture

• C) Flavor

• D) Hue

Identify the sentence that appeals to the sense of taste.

• A) The bright colors of the sunset were breathtaking.

• B) The sweet, juicy taste of the ripe mango lingered on her tongue.

• C) The loud crash startled everyone in the room.

• D) The soft fabric felt smooth against her skin.

What literary device is used in the sentence: 'The aroma of freshly baked bread wafted through the house, inviting everyone to the kitchen'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Hyperbole