SENSORY

IMAGES
Presented by: Ms. Yanice Coleen B. Diaz
WHAT IS SENSORY IMAGERY?

A writers use of words which connect to a

reader’s sense of sight, touch, taste, smell,
or hearing in order to develop a mood,
idea, character, or theme.
5 SENSORY IMAGES

 Visual
 Auditory

 Gustatory

 Tactile

 Olfactory
VISUAL IMAGERY

 Are images that appeal to the sense of sight.

Ex. I saw the angel coming down from the

heaven.
She could stun anyone with her charming
and delicate smile.
AUDITORY IMAGERY

 Areimages that appeal to the sense of

hearing.

Ex. The birds sang sweetly

The tinkling of broken glass
GUSTATORY IMAGERY

 Are images that appeal to the sense of taste.

Ex. The metallic taste of blood.

My love is as sweet as the ripe mango.
TACTILE IMAGERY

 Are images that appeal to the sense of touch.

Ex. It was as soft as rabbit’s fur

He hugged her tight like
OLFACTORY IMAGES

 Are images that appeal to the sense of hearing.

Ex. It stinks like rotten eggs

The scent of tobacco reminds her of her
grandfather
NATURE’S WAY

Upon a nice mid-spring day,

Let’s take a look at nature’s way
Breathe the scent of nice fresh air
Feel the breeze within your hair.
The grass will poke within your toes
Smell the flowers with your nose
Clouds with shape within the skies
And light will glisten from your eyes

Hear the buzzing of the bees

Climb the tallest willow trees
Look across the meadow way
And you shall see a young deer play.
Pick the daisies as they grow
Watch a gentle cold stream flow
Know the sounds of water splash
Catch its glimmer in a flash

When altogether all seems sound

Lay yourself upon the ground
Take a moment to inhale
And listen to nature tell her tale.