Imagery Flashcard

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What is imagery?

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

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What senses can imagery appeal to?

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Imagery can appeal to any of the five senses: sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell.

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True or False: Imagery is only found in poetry.

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False. Imagery can be found in all forms of writing, including prose.

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is language that uses figures of speech, such as metaphors and similes, to convey meanings in imaginative ways.

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Give an example of imagery that appeals to sight.

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The sunset painted the sky in shades of orange and pink.

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What is the purpose of using imagery in writing?

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The purpose of using imagery is to enhance the reader's experience by creating vivid pictures in their mind.

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True or False: The sentence 'The air felt chilly, yet refreshing' contains imagery.

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True. It appeals to the sense of touch.

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What type of imagery is used in the phrase 'sickly-sweet aroma'?

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It uses olfactory imagery, appealing to the sense of smell.

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What does the term 'literal language' mean?

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Literal language means using words in their most basic sense without metaphor or exaggeration.

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What is an example of auditory imagery?

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The sound of waves crashing against the shore.