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Imagery in Literature Quiz

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which sense is being used in this sentence? "The crisp autumn leaves crunched under my feet."

a)

Sight

b)

Sound

c)

Taste

d)

Smell

2.

Which sentence has the best example of touch (tactile) imagery?

a)

"The wind howled loudly at night."

b)

"The rough bark scratched my fingertips as I climbed."

c)

"The blue sky stretched endlessly above."

d)

"The cookies smelled like warm vanilla and cinnamon."

3.

Which sentence uses smell (olfactory) imagery?

a)

"The waves crashed against the shore, spraying salty mist."

b)

"The fresh-baked bread smelled like butter and warmth."

c)

"The sky turned deep red as the sun set over the ocean."

d)

"The cat purred softly, curled up in my lap."

4.

Choose the best imagery to complete this sentence: "The lemonade was so sour that..."

a)

"I felt my lips pucker and my tongue tingle."

b)

"It was cold in the glass."

c)

"I drank it quickly."

d)

"It was yellow."

5.

Which of these lines contains imagery?

a)

"She was very happy today."

b)

"The sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in orange and pink."

c)

"He walked across the room."

d)

"They talked about their weekend plans."

6.

Choose the sense it appeals to. "The warm, gooey chocolate melted on my tongue."

a)

Sight

b)

Taste

c)

Sound

d)

Smell

7.

"The bright stars twinkled in the midnight sky."

a)

Sight

b)

Touch

c)

Taste

d)

Smell

8.

"The loud thunder rumbled across the dark sky."

a)

Sight

b)

Sound

c)

Smell

d)

Taste

9.

"The soft blanket wrapped me in cozy warmth."

a)

Sight

b)

Taste

c)

Touch

d)

Sound

10.

"The scent of fresh flowers filled the air."

a)

Smell

b)

Sight

c)

Touch

d)

Sound

11.

Read the short poem and answer the questions.

Poem: "The golden sun kissed the sea, Waves danced under the sky so free. Soft winds whispered a gentle song, As seagulls sang all day long."

What type of imagery is in "The golden sun kissed the sea"?

a)

Sight

b)

Smell

c)

Touch

d)

Sound

12.

What sense is used in "Soft winds whispered a gentle song"?

a)

Sight

b)

Sound

c)

Taste

d)

Touch

13.

What words help you imagine movement in the poem?

a)

"Golden sun"

b)

"Waves danced"

c)

"Soft winds"

d)

"Under the sky"

14.

Which line appeals to hearing (sound imagery)?

a)

"The golden sun kissed the sea"

b)

"Waves danced under the sky so free"

c)

"Soft winds whispered a gentle song"

d)

"As seagulls sang all day long"

15.

Choose the one with the most vivid imagery

a)

"The flowers smelled nice."

b)

"The roses spread their sweet perfume, filling the air with a dreamy scent."

16.

Choosing the Most Vivid Imagery

a)

"The cake was tasty."

b)

"The chocolate cake was rich and moist, melting in my mouth with each bite."

17.

Choosing the Most Vivid Imagery

a)

"The puppy was cute."

b)

"The fluffy puppy wiggled its tiny tail and licked my face with its wet nose."