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Imagery Flashcards
AQA GCSE English Language specification
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Imagery
Descriptive or figurative language used to create vivid pictures in the reader's mind.
Visual imagery
Language that appeals to the sense of sight, describing how things look.
Auditory imagery
Language that appeals to the sense of hearing, describing sounds.
Olfactory imagery
Language that appeals to the sense of smell, describing scents or odours.
Gustatory imagery
Language that appeals to the sense of taste, describing flavours.
Tactile imagery
Language that appeals to the sense of touch, describing textures or physical sensations.
Purpose of imagery
To create a vivid experience for the reader and evoke emotions or atmosphere.
Effect of imagery
Helps the reader visualise scenes, understand characters, and feel immersed in the text.
Figurative imagery
Imagery created using figurative language such as metaphors, similes, and personification.
Analysing imagery
Identify the type of imagery, explain its effect, and link it to the writer's purpose or audience impact.

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