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 using the five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch.

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What are the five senses?

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

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What is sensory language?

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Sensory language is language that connects to the five senses to create an image or description.

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Why do authors use sensory language?

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Authors use sensory language to help the reader see or connect with their story.

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Which sense does the word 'aroma' relate to?

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The word 'aroma' relates to the sense of smell.

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Which sense does the word 'gleamed' relate to?

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The word 'gleamed' relates to the sense of sight.

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Give an example of a word that describes touch.

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An example of a word that describes touch is 'smooth'.

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What does it mean to 'connect with a story'?

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To 'connect with a story' means to understand and feel emotions related to the characters and events.

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What is a descriptive word?

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A descriptive word is a word that gives more information about a noun, helping to create a clearer image.

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Which of the following words relates to the sense of sight: 'rocky', 'pungent', or 'tender'?

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'Rocky' relates to the sense of sight.