What Is Imagery? Quiz

  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY
Reviewed by Editorial Team
The ProProfs editorial team is comprised of experienced subject matter experts. They've collectively created over 10,000 quizzes and lessons, serving over 100 million users. Our team includes in-house content moderators and subject matter experts, as well as a global network of rigorously trained contributors. All adhere to our comprehensive editorial guidelines, ensuring the delivery of high-quality content.
Learn about Our Editorial Process
| By Catherine E.
C
Catherine E.
Community Contributor
Quizzes Created: 1 | Total Attempts: 12,925
| Attempts: 12,925 | Questions: 10
Please wait...
Question 1 / 10
0 %
0/100
Score 0/100
1. "The thunder clapped loudly, shaking the house."

Explanation

The given sentence describes the sound of thunder clapping loudly, which caused the house to shake. Therefore, the correct answer is sound.

Submit
Please wait...
About This Quiz
What Is Imagery? Quiz - Quiz

Do you understand imagery and its types? If you know what imagery is, take this imagery quiz to test your knowledge. Here, you need to decide what sense the bold words appeal to. We have got a few imagery examples for you where you need to pick the correct sense.... see moreYou must give this quiz a try and see how much you score. All the best for a perfect score! Do not forget to share the quiz with others.
see less

Tell us your name to personalize your report, certificate & get on the leaderboard!
2. “And he lets out a roar.
If you open the door.”

Explanation

These words tell us what the bear sounds like.

Submit
3. "And then one day he took a bit And started chewing with delight, But found his mouth was stuck quite tight From that last bite of peanut-butter sandwich,"

Explanation

These words make us taste the peanut butter sandwich - yum!

Submit
4. “He shrieked and screamed and rolled around.”

Explanation

These words tell us about the sounds that the little boy is making.

Submit
5. Many writers create imagery through figurative language. Which is NOT a type of figurative language?

Explanation

The question asks for a type of figurative language that is NOT included in the given options. The options provided are simile, personification, and metaphor, which are all examples of figurative language. However, "theme" is not a type of figurative language. Theme refers to the underlying message or central idea of a literary work, while figurative language involves the use of words or expressions that are not meant to be taken literally. Therefore, "theme" is the correct answer as it does not belong to the category of figurative language.

Submit
6. “There is a place where the sidewalk ends
and before the street begins,
and there the grass grows soft and white.”

Explanation

“The grass grows … white” tells us what the grass looks like.

Submit
7. "I tried on the summer sun, Felt good. Nice and warm -- knew it would,"

Explanation

These words make us feel the warm sunlight.

Submit
8. What is imagery?

Explanation

Imagery refers to the use of descriptive language that creates vivid sensory experiences for the reader. It involves using words and phrases that appeal to the five senses, such as sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell, to paint a clear and detailed picture in the reader's mind. This can help to bring a story or scene to life, making it more engaging and memorable for the reader. Therefore, the correct answer is "vivid sensory description."

Submit
9. "There's a Polar Bear In our Frigidaire-- He likes it 'cause it's cold in there,"

Explanation

These words tell us how the refrigerator feels inside -- it's cold!

Submit
10. "Ickle Me, Pickle Me, Tickle Me too, Over the sun and beyond the blue,"

Explanation

These words make us see the sun and the blue sky.

Submit
View My Results

Quiz Review Timeline (Updated): Aug 18, 2023 +

Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.

  • Current Version
  • Aug 18, 2023
    Quiz Edited by
    ProProfs Editorial Team
  • Nov 06, 2012
    Quiz Created by
    Catherine E.
Cancel
  • All
    All (10)
  • Unanswered
    Unanswered ()
  • Answered
    Answered ()
"The thunder clapped loudly, shaking the house."
“And he lets out a roar. If you open the door.”
"And then one day he took a bit...
“He shrieked and screamed and rolled around.”
Many writers create imagery through figurative language. Which is NOT...
“There is a place where the sidewalk ends...
"I tried on the summer sun,...
What is imagery?
"There's a Polar Bear...
"Ickle Me, Pickle Me, Tickle Me too,...
Alert!

Advertisement