Imagery Examples Grade 4. As he bit into the juicy burger a variety of spices danced upon his tongue. The old man took the handful of dust and sifted it through his fingers.
In this example from harry potter and the sorcerer s stone neville is describing the first time he performed magic we travel with him through this extreme scene from his dangling out a window to his joy in pleasing his family members. These lines evoke emotions thoughts and at times social change. Though there are examples of figurative language to be found in all genres of literature perhaps none more than in poetry.
Imagery is the literary term used for language and description that appeals to our five senses.
She created entire worlds that burst off the pages. Thanks to an in depth description of the candy s various flavors the reader can almost experience the deliciousness directly. The candy melted in her mouth and swirls of bittersweet chocolate and slightly sweet but salty caramel blended together on her tongue. Creating imagery that appeals to the senses is essential in placing the reader.