Name______________________________________ Period_____________ Date____________________ Imagery is creating vivid (strong) mental pictures through using words that appeal to the senses and emotions. Rewrite each sentence using imagery to expand on the idea presented. EXAMPLES I was afraid. The fear came over me like a dark cloud. My clothes were ruined. The dark green paint crept like a snake slowly down my leg and ruined my brand new blue jeans. 1. Her hair was nice. 2. The ocean was wavy. 3. I am angry. 4. I fell in love with him/her. 5. My house is a dump. 6. My friend’s voice is annoying. 7. My homework is hard. 8. The sky is beautiful. 9. The painting is colorful. 10. The couch is comfortable. Once you have completed the sentences above write a poem in which you use imagery. If you like you can use a sentence above as inspiration or you may freewrite. Use at least three examples of imagery and UNDERLINE THEM. Turn this sheet and the poem in at the end of class.