Exploring Sensory Details and Imagery

Which sentence best uses sensory details to describe a food market?

• The market was located in the city center.

• The vendors were friendly.

• The market had a lot of stalls.

• The aroma of grilled meat and fresh spices mixed with the chatter of vendors and the sizzle of oil in frying pans.

Which sense is most emphasized in the following sentence?

*The shrill whistle of the tea kettle pierced the quiet kitchen, followed by the gentle bubbling of boiling water.*

• Sound

• Emotion

• Smell

• Movement

Which sentence best incorporates tactile (touch) imagery?

• The rough burlap sack scraped against her palms as she lifted it.

• The soft pillow cradled her head as she slept.

• The bright colors of the painting caught her eye.

• The cool breeze rustled the leaves in the trees.

4. What type of imagery is used in the sentence:

*The golden rays of the sun warmed her skin as she walked along the beach.*?

• Tactile

• Gustatory

• Kinesthetic

• Emotional

Which sentence provides the strongest visual imagery?

• The car was slow and steady.

• The car drove around the block.

• The car zoomed past, a blur of red and silver against the backdrop of a clear blue sky.

• The car was a bright shade of yellow.

In the sentence, *The sweet scent of blooming jasmine filled the air,* which sense is being described?

• Touch

• Smell

• Temperature

• Balance

Which of the following sentences uses auditory imagery?

• The leaves rustled softly in the breeze.

• The dog barked loudly at the stranger.

• The sun set behind the mountains.

• The coffee smelled rich and inviting.

Identify the type of imagery in this sentence:

*The icy wind bit at her cheeks as she stepped outside.*

• Visual

• Kinesthetic

• Gustatory

• Tactile

Which sentence best evokes a sense of taste?

• The soup was cold and bland.

• The soup was served with a side of bread.

• The soup was garnished with parsley.

• The soup was a rich blend of spices, with a hint of garlic and a touch of cream that danced on her tongue.

What type of sensory detail is highlighted in the sentence:

*The crackling fire filled the room with warmth and a comforting glow.*?

• Emotional

• Visual

• Gustatory

• Kinesthetic