Amara's Hummingbird Garden - Sensory language (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch) in literary texts (Grade 7)

The sensory detail of the leaves feeling 'rough and scratchy' is used to create a negative impression, contrasting with the 'soft, velvety petals' Amara imagines for her flowers. It shows the vines are not pleasant.

The passage directly states, 'One morning, Amara plucked a fallen blossom and tasted a tiny drop of nectar. It was a burst of pure, liquid honey on her tongue.'

The passage states, 'The steady thump-thump-thump of his hoe striking the hard-packed soil was a familiar rhythm in the quiet garden.' The other options are sounds mentioned elsewhere in the story.

The passage states, 'A flash of emerald and ruby, quicker than an eye blink, zipped past Hugh's shoulder.' The other colors are used to describe the flowers or the Grumble-vines.

The contrast between the pleasant smell of Amara's plot and the lack of sensory appeal in Hugh's plot highlights the positive outcome of her innovative idea.

The 'dry rustle' of the Grumble-vines contributes to their lifeless feel. The 'riot of color' shows the energy of Amara's plot. The 'happy buzz' creates a peaceful, busy atmosphere. The 'flash' of the hummingbird is the key moment of magic and wonder.

The items are categorized based on which of the five senses they describe. 'Emerald and ruby' and 'riot of color' are visual. 'Thump-thump-thump' and 'whir' are auditory. 'Perfume' appeals to smell, and 'honey' appeals to taste.