Exploring Imagery
A Grade 4 ELA worksheet to help students understand and identify imagery in literature.
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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 appeal to your five senses: sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste. Read each question carefully and follow the directions.
1. Which sentence uses imagery related to sight?
The alarm clock rang loudly.
The smooth, cool stone felt good in my hand.
The bright red apple gleamed in the sunlight.
The sweet smell of cookies filled the kitchen.
2. Which sentence uses imagery related to sound?
The soft, fluffy blanket was cozy.
The juicy orange tasted tangy.
The waves crashed against the shore with a loud roar.
The old house looked spooky.
Read the sentences and fill in the blank with a word that creates strong imagery.
3. The sun warmed my face.
4. I heard the crunch of autumn leaves under my feet.
5. The scent of fresh-baked bread made my stomach growl.
Read the short passage below. Then, answer the questions.
The tiny kitten, with its soft, white fur, purred loudly as it kneaded its paws into the warm, fuzzy blanket. Its bright blue eyes blinked slowly, and a tiny, pink tongue peeked out as it yawned.
6. List two words or phrases from the passage that appeal to your sense of touch.
7. List two words or phrases from the passage that appeal to your sense of sight.
8. Write three sentences describing a rainy day. Try to use words that appeal to at least two different senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste).
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