This story includes many images that appeal to the senses.   Courtesy of Pixabay

You know that authors use images that relate to the five senses of sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch to describe characters, settings, and the events that occur in stories.

Some examples from “Little Red Riding Hood” have been given below. Read the examples carefully so you understand how authors describe the setting through the five senses.

Imagery through the Senses	Examples from "Little Red Riding Hood"
Sight What did the character see?	- As Little Red Riding Hood entered the forest, she could see the breeze whipping through the willow trees and squirrels scampering across the path.
Hearing What did the character hear?	- Little Red thought she heard a big wolf howling in the distance. - Grandma could hear the thump, thump, thump of footsteps on the porch.
Smell What did the character smell? (Not used as often as sight and hearing.)	- Little Red sniffed the lovely scent of the pine trees.
Touch What did the character feel? (Usually related to weather but it could be something the character actually touches.)	- Little Red Riding Hood could feel the warm sun on her face. - She touched the velvety petals of the deep red rose.
Taste What did the character taste? (Not used very often.)	- She popped a plump, red raspberry into her mouth; it tasted scrumptious.