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This type of figurative language doesn't use the words "Like" or "As" to compare two things. Don't confuse it with its cousin, the simile.
A Metaphor
Imagery is important for writers and readers because it helps tap into a reader's ______.
Senses
This concept is the overall reason why someone wrote something.
The Author's Purpose
It's easy to remember all the coordinating conjunctions when you have tons of FANBOYS. Now, to list them.
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
This is the underlying idea of a story. There can be more than one.
The sky can't cry! Or can it? This type of figurative language makes it sound like it can.
This word makes this sentence contain imagery.
It's yummy, it's sweet, it helps you know why you read. There are three main reasons, but one delicious way to remember them.
PIE (Persuade, Inform, Entertain)
Every sentence that uses a coordinating conjunction needs this in front of the coordinating conjunction.
a comma
You don't have to use as much brainpower to understand a character when an author uses this kind of characterization.
Direct Characterization
I'm so sick of my brother! He always exaggerates, and he's like a living ______.
Hyperbole
"As the morning sun rose, I sipped my coffee and inhaled the deep, warm, hazelnut scent."
This sentence has _____ example(s) of imagery.
One
It isn't selfish to use this point of view, even if you use a lot of the word "I".
First Person Point of View
"The doctor, Dr. Philips, ran around the hospital frantically."
I am a"positive" you will figure out which part of this is what I'm looking for.
Dr. Philips, appositive.
A red rose, a golden locket, and a black ribbon. All beautiful, and all _____.
Symbols
Zoom! Zip! Pop!
Without these types of figurative language, comic books would sure be boring.
Onomatopoeia
Don't worry! If you forget if something is imagery, remember to think of these five things. Everyone has them!
Sight, Smell, Touch, Hearing, Taste
An advertisement showing a picture of a chocolate bouquet that says "Now only $99.99!" would be considered this type of Author's Purpose.
These commas help you know to buy bacon and eggs and cheese instead of running around the store trying to find bacon eggs and cheese. Do bacon eggs even exist?
Commas in a series.
Don't mistake this for the topic! It's simply what a text is mainly about. It can even be a short sentence.
Central Idea
Jumbo Shrimp? Bittersweet? Don't be a moron, these are just ______.
Oxymorons
Imagery can even include taste. Make a sentence that applies to this.
(Player dependent)
Surprise! There are two types of third person point of view. One is limited and one is ______.
Omniscient
The horse was tall and black but it was easy to lose him in the dark.
The horse was tall and black, but it was easy to lose him in the dark.
This part of a story is where everything is supposed to wrap up. You also get to make one of these on New Years.
Resolution