The poem uses imagery and sensory details to describe a scene. It depicts roses dropping petals in a flower bed being sprayed by hoses in the sun, with boys tumbling and the scent of roses filling the air. The poem appeals mainly to the senses of sight and smell to vividly portray this summer scene. It aims to use sensory imagery to immerse the reader and convey the beauty and sensations of the setting.
The poem uses imagery and sensory details to describe a scene. It depicts roses dropping petals in a flower bed being sprayed by hoses in the sun, with boys tumbling and the scent of roses filling the air. The poem appeals mainly to the senses of sight and smell to vividly portray this summer scene. It aims to use sensory imagery to immerse the reader and convey the beauty and sensations of the setting.
The poem uses imagery and sensory details to describe a scene. It depicts roses dropping petals in a flower bed being sprayed by hoses in the sun, with boys tumbling and the scent of roses filling the air. The poem appeals mainly to the senses of sight and smell to vividly portray this summer scene. It aims to use sensory imagery to immerse the reader and convey the beauty and sensations of the setting.
lush flower-bed is sprayed by hoses in the sun roses drop their petals on the ground the boys tumble in the sun ripe fruits from their slings roses scent the air Sight Hearing Smell Touch Taste SENSE-O-IMAGE cold tall gate lush flower-bed is sprayed by hoses in the sun roses drop their petals on the ground the boys tumble in the sun ripe fruits from their slings roses scent the air Questions: 1.What sense do the lines generally appeal to? 2.Aside from those stated, are there other sensory images used in the poem? Enumerate them. 3.What is the importance of sensory images employed by the poet in his poem? 4.What does the poem teach you? Group Activity 1. The familiar tang of his grandmother’s cranberry sauce reminded him of his youth. 2. The concert was so loud that her ears rang for days afterward. 3. The sunset was the most gorgeous they’d ever seen; the clouds were edged with pink and gold. 4. After eating the curry, his breath reeked of garlic. 5. The tree bark was rough against her skin. 6. It was dark and dim in the forest. 7. The children were screaming and shouting in the fields. 8. He whiffed the aroma of brewed coffee. 9. The girl ran her hands on a soft satin fabric. 10.The fresh and juicy orange is very cold and sweet. The familiar tang of his grandmother’s cranberry sauce reminded him of his youth. The familiar tang of his grandmother’s cranberry sauce reminded him of his youth. The concert was so loud that her ears rang for days afterward. The concert was so loud that her ears rang for days afterward. The sunset was the most gorgeous they’d ever seen; the clouds were edged with pink and gold. The sunset was the most gorgeous they’d ever seen; the clouds were edged with pink and gold. After eating the curry, his breath reeked of garlic. After eating the curry, his breath reeked of garlic. The tree bark was rough against her skin. The tree bark was rough against her skin. It was dark and dim in the forest. It was dark and dim in the forest. The children were screaming and shouting in the fields. The children were screaming and shouting in the fields. He whiffed the aroma of brewed coffee. He whiffed the aroma of brewed coffee. The girl ran her hands on a soft satin fabric. The girl ran her hands on a soft satin fabric. The fresh and juicy orange is very cold and sweet. The fresh and juicy orange is very cold and sweet. What is Imagery? Imagery is language used by poets, novelists and other writers to create images in the mind of the reader. Imagery includes figurative and metaphorical language to improve the reader’s experience through their senses. a. Visual Imagery (Sense of Sight) Visual imagery describes what we see: comic book images, paintings, or images directly experienced through the narrator’s eyes.
Visual imagery may include:
•Color, such as: burnt red, bright orange, dull yellow, verdant green, and Robin’s egg blue. • Shapes, such as: square, circular, tubular, rectangular, and conical. •Size, such as: miniscule, tiny, small, medium-sized, large, and gigantic. •Pattern, such as: polka-dotted, striped, zig-zagged, jagged, and straight. b. Auditory Imagery (Sense of Hearing) Auditory imagery describes what we hear, from music to noise to pure silence.
Auditory imagery may include:
•Enjoyable sounds, such as: beautiful music, birdsong, and the voices of a chorus. • Noises, such as: the bang of a gun, the sound of a broom moving across the floor, and the sound of broken glass shattering on the hard floor.
•The lack of noise, describing a
peaceful calm or eerie silence. c. Olfactory Imagery (Sense of Smell) Olfactory imagery describes what we smell.
Olfactory imagery may include:
•Fragrances, such as: perfumes, enticing food and drink, and blooming flowers. •Odors, such as: rotting trash, body odors, or a stinky wet dog. d. Gustatory Imagery (Sense of Taste) Gustatory imagery describes what we taste.
Gustatory imagery can include:
•Sweetness, such as candies, cookies, and desserts. •Sourness, bitterness, and tartness, such as lemons and limes. •Saltiness, such as pretzels, French fries, and pepperonis. •Spiciness, such as salsas and curries. •Savoriness, such as a steak dinner or thick soup. e. Tactile Imagery (Sense of Touch) Lastly, tactile imagery describes what we feel or touch.
Tactile imagery includes:
•Temperature, such as bitter cold, humidity, mildness, and stifling heat. •Texture, such as rough, ragged, seamless, and smooth. •Touch, such as hand-holding, one’s in the grass, or the feeling of starched fabric on one’s skin. •Movement, such as burning muscles from exertion, swimming in cold water, or kicking a soccer ball. Quiz: 1. The candy melted in her mouth and swirls of bittersweet chocolate and slightly sweet but salty caramel blended together on her tongue. 2. She smelled the scent of sweet hibiscus wafting through the air, its tropical smell a reminder that she was on vacation in a beautiful place. 3. After the long run, he collapsed in the grass with tired and burning muscles. The grass tickled his skin and sweat cooled on his brow. 4. The night was black as ever, but bright stars lit up the sky in beautiful and varied constellations which were sprinkled across the astronomical landscape. 5. Silence was broken by the peal of piano keys as Shannon began practicing her concerto. 6. The old man took the handful of dust, and sifted it through his fingers. 7. The starry night sky looked so beautiful that it begged him to linger, but he reluctantly left for home. 8. The fragrance of spring flowers made her joyful. 9. The sound of a drum in the distance attracted him. 10.The people travelled long distances to watch the sunset in the north. Answers: 1.Taste 6. Touch 2.Smell 7. Sight 3.Touch 8. Smell 4.Sight 9. Hearing 5.Hearing 10.Sight