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Imagery - visual, auditory and tactile

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7th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the sentence, 'The distant rumble of the skateboard on the pavement grew louder,' which sense does the word rumble appeal to?

Sound (Auditory)

Sight (Visual)

Touch (Tactile)

Smell (Olfactory)

Answer explanation

The word 'rumble' describes a deep, continuous sound, which appeals to the sense of hearing (auditory imagery). The other options relate to seeing, feeling, or smelling.

2.

CATEGORIZE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Sort these descriptive phrases by the type of imagery they primarily use: Visual, Auditory, or Tactile.

Groups:

(a) Visual

,

(b) Auditory

,

(c) Tactile

the screech of the bus brakes

the vibrant, neon-green sign

the glittering frost on the window

the hissing of the radiator

the velvety feel of the blanket

the prickly wool sweater

Answer explanation

Phrases are sorted based on the sense they appeal to. 'Glittering' and 'neon-green' are seen (visual). 'Hissing' and 'screech' are heard (auditory). 'Prickly' and 'velvety' are felt (tactile).

3.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Match each sensory word to the sense it primarily appeals to.

Tactile (Touch)

Gleaming

Auditory (Hearing)

Gritty

Visual (Sight)

Shriek

Answer explanation

Each word is matched to the sense it describes. 'Shriek' is a sound (auditory), 'gleaming' describes appearance (visual), and 'gritty' describes a texture (tactile).

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Read the sentence: 'The icy wind whipped against my face, making my skin feel raw and numb.' What is the main purpose of this tactile imagery?

To show the character is happy about the weather

To emphasize how intensely cold and harsh the wind feels

To describe what the wind looks like from a distance

To suggest the character is safe and warm indoors

Answer explanation

The words 'icy,' 'whipped,' 'raw,' and 'numb' all describe physical sensations of cold and pain, helping the reader feel how uncomfortable the character is.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the sentence 'I sank into the plush, velvety movie theater seat,' which sense is being appealed to?

Touch (Tactile)

Sight (Visual)

Sound (Auditory)

Smell (Olfactory)

Answer explanation

The words 'plush' and 'velvety' describe the texture and feel of the seat, which is an example of tactile imagery appealing to the sense of touch.

6.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Match each sentence to the mood its imagery helps create.

Tense

The controller felt slick with sweat as the final boss music thundered.

Peaceful

The floorboards creaked and a low moan echoed from the empty hall.

Suspenseful

Sunlight dappled the grass and a gentle breeze rustled the leaves.

Answer explanation

The auditory imagery in the first sentence creates suspense. The visual and auditory imagery in the second creates peace. The tactile and auditory imagery in the third creates tension.

7.

CATEGORIZE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Sort these words into the sensory category they best fit: Visual Words or Auditory Words.

Groups:

(a) Visual Words

,

(b) Auditory Words

whispering

clanging

shadowy

thud

shimmering

glowing

Answer explanation

Words are sorted by the sense they describe. 'Shimmering,' 'shadowy,' and 'glowing' are related to sight. 'Clanging,' 'whispering,' and 'thud' are related to sound.

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