Examples Of Imagery Using The 5 Senses. Occasionally the term imagery is also used to refer to figurative language in particular metaphors and similes. As a literary device imagery consists of descriptive language that can function as a way for the reader to better imagine the world of the piece of literature and also add symbolism to the work.
Some examples of imagery found in the story are use the use of light and dark the appeal of the five senses and personification. Sensory imagery involves the use of descriptive language to create mental images. Shakespeare s use of light in the story is an exaggeration of how juliet stands out to romeo.
He she has used imagery often imagery is built on other literary devices such as simile or metaphor as the author uses comparisons to appeal to our senses.
Two slides with brief student practice exercises are included as well as a student note sheet that can be printed out in advance for students to complete as they. Imagery draws on the five senses namely the details of taste touch sight smell and sound imagery can also pertain to details about movement or a sense of a body in motion. Imagery is the vividly descriptive or figurative language in literary work. Imagery is vivid descriptive language that appeals to one or more of the senses sight hearing touch smell and taste.