SENSORY
IMAGERY
What is imagery?
Sensory imagery or imagery is a
literary device that writers use to paint
a picture in the audience’s mind.
Often, the imagery created appeals to
the 5 senses: sound, taste, sight,
smell and touch.
Definition: This is imagery
that helps you imagine
sound.
Ask yourself: What can
AUDITORY you hear?
IMAGERY Example:
“The rhythmic beat of the
drums and the lively
strumming of guitars fill the
air during a street parade in
Dinagyang Festival.”
Definition: This is imagery
that helps you imagine
flavor.
Ask yourself: What can you
taste? Gustatory
Example: Imagery
“The crispy skin of lechons in
Balasan’s Lechon Festival,
deliver a mouthwatering
combination of crunch and
juicy pork goodness.”
Definition: This is imagery
that helps you imagine the
visuals.
Ask yourself: What can
VISUAL you see?
IMAGERY Example:
“The vibrant colors of the
sunset in Boracay casts a
golden glow over the
powdery white sand
beach.”
Definition: This is imagery
that helps you imagine
scent.
Ask yourself: What can
you smell? OLFACTORY
Example: IMAGERY
“The aroma of sweetness
and tropical scent of ripe
mangoes from Guimaras
filled the room as they were
sliced open.”
Definition: This is
imagery that helps you
imagine how things feel.
Ask yourself: What can
TACTILE you touch?
IMAGERY Example:
“The smooth pebbles had
a layer of moss on them
that created a slippery
sensation under my feet.”
Guess the object
“The wrapper unfurled easily to reveal a
velvety smooth block. Its rich taste blended
perfectly with the macadamia nuts to provide
a wonderful sweetness that hit the spot.”
Guess the object
It’s a chocolate bar!
Guess the object
“The bus ride was insufferable, kids were
gossiping incessantly and a couple next to
me were arguing like they were in the
middle of a war. With one long tap, the noise
bled away and I was in peace.”
Guess the object
It’s a wireless earphone!
I KNOW YOU CAN!
Directions: In a ¼ sheet of paper,
make 3 examples of sentences that
show sensory images. You may use
the topics below as your references:
1. Classroom
2. Hospital
3. Church
