Worksheet on Imagery - Olfactory (Language Techniques)
English
Grade 8
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A worksheet covering Olfactory imagery as a language technique, focusing on grammar exercises for Grade 8 students.
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Worksheet on Imagery - Olfactory (Language Techniques)
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Grade Grade 8
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Understanding Olfactory Imagery
The aroma of freshly baked bread wafted through the air, filling the small bakery with a warm, inviting scent. The scent of cinnamon and sugar blended together, evoking memories of childhood mornings and holiday treats. As she entered, the smell of roasted coffee beans and vanilla greeted her, instantly awakening her senses and stirring feelings of comfort and nostalgia.
1.
Identify two examples of olfactory imagery in the passage.
[2 marks]2.
What feelings are evoked by the description of the smells? Provide a brief explanation.
[2 marks]3.
Explain how sensory language contributes to the mood of the passage.
[4 marks]B
Identifying Language Techniques
1. The air was thick with the sweet smell of blooming jasmine at dusk.
2. The pungent aroma of burning wood filled the cabin, making everyone shiver.
3. She was overwhelmed by the bitter scent of mold in the abandoned house.
1.
For each sentence, identify the technique used to depict smell.
[3 marks]C
Creative Writing Prompt
Use your imagination to write a descriptive paragraph that includes olfactory imagery. Follow the checklist below.
1.
Write a descriptive paragraph about a place you love, emphasizing the smells you associate with it.
[10 marks]D
Grammar Focus: Descriptive Language
Identify the adjectives and adverbs used to enhance olfactory imagery in the sentences below.
1.
List the adjectives and adverbs that describe the smells in the sentences.
[3 marks]E
Analyzing Sensory Details
Read the excerpt and analyze the sensory details used to create olfactory imagery.
1.
Identify and explain the sensory details used to create olfactory imagery in the passage.
[4 marks]F
Matching Technique to Description
A. The smell of rain on dry earth was intoxicating.
B. The scent of fresh bread made her mouth water.
C. The pungent stench of garbage lingered in the alley.
D. The sweet aroma of vanilla filled the air.
1.
Match each sentence with the technique: a) vivid sensory description, b) metaphor, c) hyperbole, d) olfactory imagery.
Aa) The smell of rain on dry earth was intoxicating.
Bb) The scent of fresh bread made her mouth water.
Cc) The pungent stench of garbage lingered in the alley.
Dd) The sweet aroma of vanilla filled the air.
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