IMAGERY

 IMAGERY

 Learning Outcomes – Imagery

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

1. ✅ *Understand the meaning of imagery* and explain how it is used in writing.

2. 👀 *Identify the five types of imagery* (visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, tactile).

3. 🧠 *Recognize descriptive words* that appeal to the five senses.

4. ✍ *Give examples* of each type of imagery from poems, stories, or their own writing.

NOTES

Imagery – Painting Pictures with Words!

👉 What is Imagery?

- Imagery means using descriptive words to help readers see, hear, smell, taste, and feel what is happening.
- It makes writing come alive in your mind like a movie!

🖐️ The 5 Types of Imagery

1. 👀 Visual Imagery (What you see)

- Helps you picture something in your mind.
- Example: The bright yellow sun peeked over the tall green mountains.

2. 👂 Auditory Imagery (What you hear)

- Describes sounds.
- Example: The sizzling bacon popped and cracked in the pan.

3. 👃 Olfactory Imagery (What you smell)

- Talks about scents.
- Example: The sweet smell of cookies filled the kitchen.

4. 👅 Gustatory Imagery (What you taste)

- Describes flavors.
- Example: The sour lemon made my mouth pucker.

5. ✋ Tactile Imagery (What you touch/feel)

- Talks about how something feels (texture or temperature).
- Example: The rough blanket felt like sandpaper.

🧠 Why is Imagery Important?

- It helps readers:
  - Feel like they are inside the story
  - Use their imagination
  - Enjoy the writing more

👓 How to Find Imagery

- Look for describing words about:
  - Colors, shapes, sounds, smells, tastes, and textures.
- Ask: What sense is being used here?

SLIDESHOW

CHECK YOUR SELF

BEGINNING A LITERARY ADVENTURE

Dear Students,
Welcome to a world of words, wonder, and imagination!

This digital space is your doorway into the rich and fascinating world of English Literature—where every poem whispers a secret, every novel tells a journey, and every character has a story to share. Together, we will explore timeless classics, dive into powerful themes, and develop our own voices as thoughtful readers and expressive writers.

Through this blog, you’ll find helpful resources, discussion prompts, literary insights, and a chance to share your reflections. I encourage you to read deeply, think critically, and most of all—enjoy the beauty of language and storytelling.

Let’s begin this literary adventure together!