Quiz on Imagery and Diction

What type of imagery pertains to odors and scents?

Which type of imagery pertains to physical textures or the sense of touch?

What type of imagery pertains to flavors or taste?

What type of imagery is used in this statement, "She has the most soulful set of eyes."?

What type of imagery is used in this statement, "The howling of dogs woke the baby last night."?

Every bite of the warm cookie crumbles burst into chocolatey sweetness.

The softness of the silk caressed my skin.

Guests were welcomed with the rich aroma of the coffee and sweet-smelling air from cakes and pastries.

What type of imagery appeals to the sense of sight?

What type of imagery pertains to sounds and its quality?

This is driven by lyrical words that relate to a specific theme reflected in a poem and create a euphonious, or harmonious, sound. This usually involves the use of descriptive language, sometimes set to a beat or rhyme.

This type is informal in nature and generally represents a certain region or time, used by a certain group of people. It adds color and realism to writing.

It is conversational and often used in narrative literature. This casual vernacular is representative of how people communicate in real life, which gives an author the freedom to depict more realistic characters.

This is when a writer uses words to express something intangible, like an idea or an emotion. It lacks physical detail and specificity because they are things the reader cannot experience through the five senses.

This is when a writer is highly detailed or academic in their writing. Words are chosen specifically to convey only one meaning. It is sometimes used in literature when characters speak in a highly educated manner.