Imagery

The use of words to create a picture in the reader’s mind. It is usually based on sensory details.

Imagery

Sensory details are ways of describing things using the 5 senses.

For example: The wind blewsoftly in my face (touch) I could feel the slimyglue in my hands (touch) The pear tasted super sweet(taste) The air smelled like fresh roses (smell)The air looked grey (sight) The door slowly creaked open (hear)

Sensory Details

Look through chapter one independently; locate an example of imagery.

It should be a descriptive passage that creates a picture in your mind!

Copy the passage/quote onto computer paper in pen (include page #). Then draw a picture representing your passage. Must be colored. Homework if not finished in class today!

Imagery in Of Mice and Men