Imagery Flashcard

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What is imagery?

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Imagery is a literary device that uses descriptive language to create vivid mental pictures and appeal to the senses.

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What are the five senses?

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

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What type of imagery is used when describing a smell?

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Smell imagery appeals to the sense of smell, often using descriptive words related to scents.

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What type of imagery is used when describing a sound?

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Sound imagery appeals to the sense of hearing, often using descriptive words related to sounds.

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What type of imagery is used when describing a taste?

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Taste imagery appeals to the sense of taste, often using descriptive words related to flavors.

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What type of imagery is used when describing a visual scene?

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Sight imagery appeals to the sense of sight, often using descriptive words related to colors, shapes, and appearances.

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What type of imagery is used when describing a texture?

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Touch imagery appeals to the sense of touch, often using descriptive words related to texture, temperature, and feelings.

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What is an example of smell imagery?

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An example of smell imagery is: 'The sweet aroma of freshly baked bread filled the air.'

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What is an example of sound imagery?

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An example of sound imagery is: 'The thunder rumbled ominously in the distance.'

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What is an example of sight imagery?

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An example of sight imagery is: 'The vibrant colors of the sunset painted the sky in shades of orange and pink.'