Understanding Imagery in Literature

What is imagery in literature?

• A type of poem

• Words that describe something using the five senses

• A story with pictures

• A type of dialogue

How does imagery help a reader?

• It makes the story confusing

• It helps readers imagine the scene using their senses

• It makes a story shorter

• It removes details from the story

How many types of imagery are there?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

What type of imagery describes how something looks?

• Visual

• Auditory

• Olfactory

• Gustatory

Which type of imagery describes smell?

• Visual

• Auditory

• Olfactory

• Tactile

What type of imagery helps a reader imagine sound?

• Visual

• Auditory

• Tactile

• Gustatory

Which sentence uses tactile imagery (touch)?

• "The stars sparkled in the night sky."

• "The rough sand scratched my feet as I walked."

• "The birds chirped in the trees."

• "The soup smelled like fresh herbs and garlic."

What type of imagery is used in this sentence? "The fresh popcorn smelled buttery and salty."

• Visual

• Auditory

• Olfactory

• Gustatory

Which sentence uses gustatory imagery (taste)?

• "The ice cream was cold and sweet, melting on my tongue."

• "The wind howled through the trees."

• "The roses smelled like honey and citrus."

• "The soft pillow felt like a cloud under my head."

What type of imagery is used in this sentence? "The thunder rumbled like a drum in the sky."

• Visual

• Auditory

• Tactile

• Gustatory