Worksheet on Imagery: Olfactory
English
Grade 7
9 questions
~18 mins
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A worksheet covering the use of olfactory imagery in literature, designed for Grade 7 students. Includes analysis and creative writing tasks.
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Worksheet on Imagery: Olfactory
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Grade Grade 7
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Introduction to Olfactory Imagery
The aroma of freshly baked bread wafted through the open window, filling the air with a warm, inviting scent. Nearby, blooming jasmine released a sweet, intoxicating fragrance that mingled with the scent of rain on dry earth. These smells evoked feelings of comfort and nostalgia in the quiet morning.
1.
What sensory detail is the focus of this passage?
[2 marks]2.
Identify two examples of smells mentioned in the passage.
[2 marks]3.
How does the mention of jasmine's fragrance contribute to the mood of the passage?
[3 marks]B
Analysis of Imagery Techniques
1. The bakery's aroma was a comforting embrace, wrapping everyone who entered in a sense of home.
2. The scent of rain on dry earth brought a refreshing feeling after a long drought.
3. The jasmine's fragrance drifted lazily through the air, its sweetness lingering in the morning breeze.
1.
For the first excerpt, identify the figurative language used to describe the aroma.
[3 marks]2.
In the second excerpt, what sensory technique is employed to describe the rain's scent?
[3 marks]3.
Explain how the description of jasmine’s fragrance uses imagery to set a peaceful tone.
C
Creative Writing Task
Create your own paragraph using olfactory imagery. Follow the checklist below.
1.
Write a descriptive paragraph (at least 15 lines) that uses olfactory imagery effectively.
2.
Checklist for your writing:
- Include at least three different smells.
- Use vivid adjectives.
- Show how the smells influence the mood or atmosphere.
- Incorporate sensory language purposefully.
[5 marks]D
Reflection and Extension
Answer the following questions based on what you've learned.
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Describe a personal experience where a smell brought back a memory. Use sensory language to enhance your description.
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