Imagery (Olfactory) - Historical Settings

English
Grade 6
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~20 mins
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A worksheet focusing on the use of olfactory imagery within historical contexts, including creative writing tasks to enhance descriptive skills.

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Imagery (Olfactory) - Historical Settings

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Grade Grade 6
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Understanding Olfactory Imagery in Historical Contexts

In the bustling streets of 18th-century Paris, the air was thick with the scent of freshly baked bread mingling with the pungent aroma of ink from busy print shops. The aroma of spiced wines from taverns drifted through the narrow alleys as merchants called out their wares, each smell telling a story of daily life in the city.
1.
What senses does the passage primarily appeal to?
[2 marks]
2.
Identify one example of olfactory imagery from the passage.
[2 marks]
3.
How does the author use scent to create a vivid picture of the city?
[3 marks]
4.
What historical period is depicted in the passage?
[1 mark]
5.
Explain how olfactory imagery can help a reader imagine a historical setting more vividly.
[4 marks]
B

Creative Writing: Crafting Olfactory Descriptions

Imagine you are a person living in a different historical era. Write a paragraph describing a scene using vivid olfactory imagery. Follow the checklist below:
1.
Write a descriptive paragraph (at least 15 lines) that uses olfactory imagery to bring your scene to life.
[10 marks]
2.
Checklist for your writing:
AInclude at least three different smells.
BDescribe how each smell contributes to the atmosphere.
CUse sensory language to make the scene vivid.
DMaintain historical accuracy in details.
EOrganize your paragraph logically.
C

Analyzing Literary Techniques

1. The bakery's aroma wrapped around her like a warm blanket. 2. The salty sea air carried the scent of distant storms. 3. The smell of burnt wood signaled the coming of winter. 4. The sweet fragrance of blooming roses filled the garden air.
1.
What literary device is primarily used in sentence 1?
[2 marks]
2.
Identify the technique in sentence 2.
[2 marks]
3.
Describe how the author’s use of scent helps build mood in sentence 3.
[4 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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