Imagery

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What is imagery?

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Imagery is language that appeals to the reader's five senses, helping to create a vivid picture in the reader's mind.

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Which senses are involved in imagery?

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Imagery can involve all five senses: sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human traits are given to non-human things.

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Why is imagery important in writing?

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Imagery is important because it makes the reader more engaged and helps them visualize the story.

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What is the difference between literal and figurative language?

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Literal language means exactly what it says, while figurative language uses comparisons and exaggerations to create effects.

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What type of imagery is used in the phrase 'the warm juicy burger'?

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This phrase uses taste imagery.

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What type of imagery is used in 'the thunder clapped loudly'?

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This phrase uses sound imagery.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language in imagery?

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The purpose is to create vivid and imaginative descriptions that enhance the reader's experience.