a description that appeals to one of the five senses____________?
Correct answer: A. imagery
- A. imagery
- B. personification
- C. metaphor
- D. none of the above
Explanation
Imagery uses descriptive language to create a sensory impression, appealing to sight, sound, smell, taste, or touch. Personification gives human qualities to nonhuman things, while metaphor makes an implied comparison.
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