IMAGERY

IMAGERY

The representation through language of sense experience

Or in other words, describing using our senses. (taste, smell, touch, sound, see).

AUDITORY

Creates the impression of sound or reminds the reader of a sound with which he or she is familiar

GUSTATORY

Reminds the reader of a familiar taste or creates the sensation of taste

OLFACTORY

Reminds the reader of a familiar smell or creates the sensation of smell when read

KINESTHETIC

Creates the sensation of movement Example: The great waves rolled over one

another.

TACTILE

Creates the sensation of texture

Examples: smooth, rough, soft, silky, etc.

VISUAL

Creates a vivid mental image or picture

ORGANIC

Creates internal sensations such as hunger, fear, thirst and fatigue.

THERMAL

Creates the sensation of heat or cold.

ASSIGNMENT – USING THE TYPE OF IMAGERY IN THE BRACKETS, RE-WRITE THE SENTENCE TARGETING THE IMAGERY SPECIFIED.

Example: The morning (olfactory)The morning smells crisp, clean, and

rejuvenated after a night of rain. A painting. (visual) The woodpecker on the roof. (auditory) Apple pie. (gustatory) Apple pie. (organic)

7. Apple pie. (olfactory)8. The Canadian national anthem at the Olympics.

(organic)9. The sandy beach. (tactile)10. Velcro instead of shoelaces. (tactile)11. Velcro instead of shoelaces. (auditory)12. Fishing on a boat at sea. (kinesthetic)13. A hospital. (olfactory)14. Pictures after the tsunami. (visual)15. Flannel pyjamas. (tactile)

16. Spicy Mexican food. (gustatory)17. Silence. (auditory)18. Jumping on a trampoline. (kinesthetic)19. A bakery. (olfactory)20. A postcard. (visual)

I blindly searched for the light switch and pulled the smooth lever. The blinding, bright light flickered, then plunged me into darkness. The shadows jumped out at me, then hovered in the corners.

I found a candle and watched it blaze. The gold, crimson and orange gleamed as I sat down soundlessly at the table and sighed warily.

A low, haunting sound rose from downstairs. The music grew louder as heavy footsteps sauntered up the stairs. The strong fragrant smell of cologne wafted up and filled my nose. I bit my lip, tasting blood. The blood drained from my face as a dark figure appeared in the doorway. It hesitated, then giggled, a low, booming snicker that made my blood run cold and my breath come out in shallow gulps. It continued towards me and reached out. I screamed a high-pitched, ear-piercing shriek. Before it could touch me, my terrified eyes rolled back into my head and I slumped onto the floor.

I blindly searched for the light switch and pulled the smooth lever. The blinding, bright light flickered, then plunged me into darkness. The shadows jumped out at me, then hovered in the corners.

I found a candle and watched it blaze. The gold, crimson and orange gleamed as I sat down soundlessly at the table and sighed warily.

A low, haunting sound rose from downstairs. The music grew louder as heavy footsteps sauntered up the stairs. The strong fragrant smell of cologne wafted up and filled my nose. I bit my lip, tasting blood. The blood drained from my face as a dark figure appeared in the doorway. It hesitated, then giggled, a low, booming snicker that made my blood run cold and my breath come out in shallow gulps. It continued towards me and reached out. I screamed a high-pitched, ear-piercing shriek. Before it could touch me, my terrified eyes rolled back into my head and I slumped onto the floor.

I blindly searched for the light switch and pulled the smooth lever. The blinding, bright light flickered, then plunged me into darkness. The shadows jumped out at me, then hovered in the corners.

I found a candle and watched it blaze. The gold, crimson and orange gleamed as I sat down soundlessly at the table and sighed warily.

A low, haunting sound rose from downstairs. The music grew louder as heavy footsteps sauntered up the stairs. The strong fragrant smell of cologne wafted up and filled my nose. I bit my lip, tasting blood. The blood drained from my face as a dark figure appeared in the doorway. It hesitated, then giggled, a low, booming snicker that made my blood run cold and my breath come out in shallow gulps. It continued towards me and reached out. I screamed a high-pitched, ear-piercing shriek. Before it could touch me, my terrified eyes rolled back into my head and I slumped onto the floor.

ASSIGNMENT

Write a paragraph using imagery (describes our senses). Use one of the following topics:Day at the beachHaunted houseYour favorite mealHave a tooth drilled and filledA fireLoveWhat it feels like to be lonely or bored