TYPES OF IMAGERY

GROUP 5

BERIÑA, SELINA M.
BLANCA, LYKA JANE M.
BUGAGAO, SHANE B.
 INTRODUCTION
-Imagery refers to the use of
descriptive language and sensory
details to create vivid mental images
in the reader's mind.
It plays a crucial role in engaging the
senses and evoking specific emotions
or sensations. This report will explore
the different types of imagery
commonly used in literature.
Types of Imagery:
 1. Visual Imagery:

Definition: Appeals to the sense of sight, creating a

visual image in the reader's mind.

Example: Describing a picturesque landscape with

rolling hills, vibrant flowers, and a clear blue sky.
 2. Auditory Imagery:

Example:
Definition:
Depicting the
Focuses on the
gentle rustling of
sense of hearing, leaves, the
using words and melodic chirping
phrases to of birds, or the
describe sounds. crashing of
ocean waves.
 3. Olfactory Imagery:

Definition: Pertains to the sense of smell, evoking

specific scents or odors through descriptive
language.

Example: Describing the aroma of freshly baked

bread wafting through the air or the fragrance of
blooming flowers.
 4. Gustatory Imagery:

Definition: Relates to the sense of taste, using

words to describe flavors and tastes.

Example: Depicting the sweetness of

chocolate or the tanginess of a lemon.
 6. Kinesthetic Imagery

Definition:Kinesthetic imagery is the representation of the

actions and movements of an object or a character.

Example: She danced gracefully across the stage, her

movements flowing like water.
 5. Tactile Imagery:

Definition: Appeals Example:

to the sense of Portraying the
touch, describing softness of velvet
textures, or the warmth of
temperatures, and the sun on the
physical sensations. skin.
 7. Organic Imagery:
Definition: Involves internal sensations and bodily
experiences, describing emotions and physical
reactions.
Example: Depicting a pounding heart, a knot in the
stomach, or a sense of unease.
 Conclusions

The effective use of imagery enhances the reader's

experience by creating vivid mental images and
engaging their senses. By employing visual, auditory,
olfactory, gustatory, kinesthetic, tactile, and organic
imagery, writers can make their writing more
immersive, memorable, and emotionally impactful.
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