Exploring Imagery
A Grade 3 worksheet to help students understand and identify imagery in texts, focusing on descriptive language that appeals to the five senses.
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Exploring Imagery
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Imagery is when a writer uses words to create pictures in your mind. These words often describe things you can see, hear, smell, taste, or touch. Read each section carefully and answer the questions.
Read the story below:
The warm sun peeked over the tall green trees, casting long shadows on the dewy grass. A tiny blue bird sang a sweet song from a branch. The smell of fresh, buttery pancakes drifted from the kitchen window. Inside, a fluffy brown dog wagged its tail, eager for a taste.
1. Which sense does the phrase "warm sun" appeal to?
Sight
Smell
Touch
Hearing
2. The phrase "long shadows" helps you to what the morning looked like.
3. The "sweet song" of the bird appeals to your sense of .
4. Write one sentence from the story that uses imagery appealing to your sense of smell. What words help you smell it?
5. The word "fluffy" describes how the dog looks and feels.
True
False
6. Think about your favorite food. Use descriptive words (imagery) to tell me what it looks, smells, and tastes like. Write at least three sentences.