IMAGERY

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Imagery

•a form of figurative/implied language that uses


objects, actions, and ideas in such a way that it
appeals to the senses. The types of imagery are
visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, and
tactile.
•It is important to use imagery to evoke moods/
emotions through imagination. This can be
established with images and sensory
impressions.
WARM UP

•Sweet words illuminate 1)


heavenly happiness but bitter
words are burning fire in every
caress words, a 2) taste so
poisonous is like a 3) loud and
sonorous gong of curse.
Types of Imagery

•Visual Imagery appeals to the


sense of sight. It is something
that is concrete and can be seen.
Example: It was dark and dim in
the forest.
Types of Imagery
•Auditory Imagery appeals to the
sense of hearing. It is something
that you can hear through your
mind’s ears.
Example: The pattering of the rain
is heard against the window pane.
Types of Imagery
•Olfactory Imagery appeals to the
sense of smell. It is something that
you can smell through your mind’s
nose.
Example: The stench of body odor in
a crowded LRT seeped through the
fabric of my shirt.
Types of Imagery
•Gustatory Imagery appeals to the
sense of taste. It is something that
you can taste through your mind’s
tongue.
Example: Mouth-watering ripe
mangoes, tender melons, and
luscious cherries are served on a tray.
Types of Imagery
•Tactile Imagery appeals to the
sense of touch. It is something that
you can touch through your mind’s
skin.
Example: The soft velvety feel of silk
and satin caressed my skin.
•Directions: Unlock the imagery
used in each sentence. Choices
are provided inside the
parentheses.
•Directions: Unlock the imagery
used in each sentence. Choices
are provided inside the
parentheses.
a. The old man took the
handful of dust, and
sifted it through his skin
and fingers (Auditory,
Tactile)
b. The sound of drum in
the distance attracted
him. (Visual, Auditory)
c. The beacons of
moonlight bathed the
room in ethereal light
(Olfactory, Visual)
d. The wild gusts of wind
pierced through his body.
(Olfactory, Tactile)
e. The burger, aromatic
with spices, made his
mouth water in
anticipation of the first
bite. (Gustatory, Auditory)
Write a creative essay entry (not more
than 300 words) about your most
unforgettable experience. Use your
knowledge about imageries to make your
essay more descriptive. You may imagine
someone has written it for you. Use a
long-sized bond paper/one whole sheet
of paper and make your own creative
title.
Rubric:
Message 25 points
Originality/ Creativity 25 points
Grammar/Mechanics 25 points
Organization 25 points
TOTAL 100 points

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