TYPES OF IMAGERY

types of imagery

Made by: Menna,Mathia,Fatima Z, Fatima S, Dana

first what is imagery?

Imagery is a literary device that uses figurative language to describe objects, actions, and ideas in a way that appeals to the physical senses and helps readers to picture the scene as if it were real.

there are 5 types of imagery

auditory

describes what we hear:

• music
• noise

tactile

describes what we tough or feel:

• texture
• movement
• temperatrue

gustatory

describes what we taste:

• sour
• sweet
• bitter
• salty

olfactory

describes what we smell:

• nice fragrances
• bad odor

visual

describes whae we see:

• colors
• shapes
• sizes

auditory

Auditory imagery engages our sense of hearing. It describes sounds that we hear, such as noise, music, and even silence.

Example

• As she walked through the wintery woods, her teeth chattered and the leaves crunched under her feet.

• The eerie silence made him stop in his tracks.

(Sound)

tactile

Tactile imagery engages our sense of touch. It describes what you can physically feel, such as temperature, movement, texture, and other sensations.

Example

• the sharp edge of the paper cut my finger and made it sting.

• they sat on the beach to watch the sunset.

(Touch)

gustatory

Gustatory imagery appeals to our sense of taste and food cravings. It describes flavors, such as spiciness, sweetness, sourness, savoriness, and saltiness, and also includes the textures and sensations we experience while eating.

Example

• The toothpaste at home had a sharp, strong, minty flavor.

• she couldnt wait to tase what her grandma has made.

(Taste)

olfactory

Olfactory imagery relates to our sense of smell. It describes different scents, such as fragrances and odors.

Example

• As she entered the warm house, she was welcomed by the scents of hot apple cider and cinnamon.

• The sweet fragrance of honeysuckle always reminded Jenny of her mother’s perfume.

(Smell)

visual

Visual imagery appeals to our sense of sight. It describes things that we see, such as colors, size, shapes, and patterns.

Example

• When he walked into her kitchen, he was assaulted by the scents of raspberry and caramel.

• she saw the boy while he was drawing with blue paint.

(Sight)

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