Chapter 5 Imagery

Imagery is when a writer uses words to help us see, hear, feel, taste, or smell what is happening in a story.

Why is imagery important?

1. Helps us understand the story better. We can picture what is happening and understand how it feels.
2. Helps Us Feel Emotions: When a story describes feelings or places using senses, we can feel the same emotions. For example, reading about a warm room during a storm might make us feel safe, or a loud, busy place might make us feel nervous.
3. Makes Reading Fun: Imagery lets us imagine the story in our own minds, almost like a movie. This makes reading more interesting and enjoyable.
4. Creates Mood: Imagery sets the mood of a story. If the story describes a dark, stormy night, it might feel scary. If it describes a sunny day, it might feel happy.

In short, imagery makes stories more clear, interesting, and emotional, and it helps us connect with what we are reading.

Below are some images from Chapter 5. Do they help us see, hear, or feel what’s happening?