Exploring Imagery in Literature (Flashcard)

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses, helping readers to create mental images and experience the text more vividly.

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What are the five types of imagery?

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The five types of imagery are visual (sight), auditory (sound), olfactory (smell), gustatory (taste), and tactile (touch).

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What is visual imagery?

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Visual imagery refers to descriptive language that creates mental pictures related to sight.

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What is auditory imagery?

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Auditory imagery refers to descriptive language that evokes sounds and auditory experiences.

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What is olfactory imagery?

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Olfactory imagery refers to descriptive language that appeals to the sense of smell.

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What is gustatory imagery?

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Gustatory imagery refers to descriptive language that relates to the sense of taste.

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What is tactile imagery?

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Tactile imagery refers to descriptive language that evokes the sense of touch.

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How does imagery enhance a reader's experience?

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Imagery enhances a reader's experience by making the text more engaging and relatable, allowing them to visualize scenes and feel emotions.

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What effect does the sentence 'The garden was a sea of vibrant colors' create?

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It creates a feeling of beauty and abundance through visual imagery.

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Identify an example of auditory imagery.

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'The leaves rustled in the gentle breeze' is an example of auditory imagery.