Imagery - Sensory Language

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What is imagery?

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Imagery is language that creates pictures in the reader's mind by appealing to the senses.

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What are the five senses?

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The five senses are sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell.

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What does sensory language do?

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Sensory language helps readers experience the text by using descriptive words related to the senses.

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Give an example of a word that appeals to the sense of taste.

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Sweet.

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Which sense is described by the word 'aromatic'?

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Smell.

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What is an example of imagery related to touch?

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The soft, warm blanket wrapped around me.

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How does imagery enhance writing?

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Imagery makes writing more vivid and helps readers connect emotionally with the text.

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What sense is involved when you hear a loud bang?

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Sound.

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What is a sensory detail?

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A sensory detail is a description that appeals to one of the five senses.

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What does it mean to describe something using sensory language?

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It means to use descriptive words that relate to the senses to create a vivid picture.