
Imagery - visual, auditory and tactile
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6th Grade

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1.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Sort the following phrases by the type of imagery they use: Visual, Auditory, or Tactile.
Groups:
(a) Visual
,
(b) Auditory
,
(c) Tactile
Glittering snowflakes
The booming thunder
The fuzzy kitten
Rough sandpaper
A piercing shriek
A bright, sunny day
Answer explanation
Phrases are sorted based on whether they describe something you see (visual), hear (auditory), or feel by touch (tactile).
2.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each descriptive phrase to the sense it appeals to.
Auditory (Hearing)
A blanket of shimmering stars in the night sky
Visual (Sight)
The sticky, gooey marshmallow from the s'more
Tactile (Touch)
The screech of tires on the pavement
Answer explanation
Each phrase is matched to the sense it describes: 'screech' is a sound (auditory), 'shimmering stars' are seen (visual), and 'sticky, gooey' is felt (tactile).
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Read the sentence: "The constant drip, drip, drip of the leaky faucet was the only sound in the silent house." Why did the author likely use this auditory imagery?
To emphasize the quietness and create a feeling of tension.
To show that the character is good at fixing things.
To describe what the faucet looks like.
To suggest that it is raining outside.
Answer explanation
The focus on the small, repetitive sound of 'drip, drip, drip' makes the surrounding silence seem more intense and can create a tense or lonely mood. It doesn't provide information about the character's skills, the faucet's appearance, or the weather.
4.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Sort these descriptive words by the sense they most strongly appeal to: Sight, Sound, or Touch.
Groups:
(a) Sight
,
(b) Sound
,
(c) Touch
Muffled
Prickly
Glimmering
Hissing
Velvety
Shadowy
Answer explanation
Words are grouped by the primary sense they describe. 'Glimmering' and 'shadowy' are seen, 'hissing' and 'muffled' are heard, and 'prickly' and 'velvety' are felt.
5.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each sentence to the main type of imagery it uses.
Tactile Imagery
Her new fleece jacket was fluffy and comforting against her skin.
Auditory Imagery
The diamond ring sparkled under the bright lights of the store.
Visual Imagery
The rusty gate squeaked in protest as I pushed it open.
Answer explanation
Each sentence is matched with its dominant imagery type: 'squeaked' is auditory (sound), 'fluffy' is tactile (touch), and 'sparkled' is visual (sight).
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Read the sentence: "The room was dark, except for a single, flickering candle that cast long, dancing shadows on the walls." How does the visual imagery contribute to the mood?
It creates a mysterious or spooky mood.
It creates a bright and cheerful mood.
It creates a busy and energetic mood.
It creates a calm and peaceful mood.
Answer explanation
The description of darkness, a single flickering light, and 'dancing shadows' is often used to make a scene feel mysterious, uncertain, or even a little scary. It does not suggest cheerfulness, energy, or peace.
7.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Classify each phrase based on the type of imagery it represents: Visual, Auditory, or Tactile.
Groups:
(a) Visual Imagery
,
(b) Auditory Imagery
,
(c) Tactile Imagery
A distant, wailing siren
The crunch of autumn leaves
A smooth, polished stone
The sun's golden rays
Answer explanation
Phrases are classified by the sense they engage. 'Golden rays' are seen (visual), 'crunch' and 'wailing' are heard (auditory), and 'smooth' is felt (tactile).
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