Which literary device helps readers visualize by using sensory language?

• A. Imagery
• B. Figurative language
• C. Tone
• D. Nonfiction

Answer: (A)

Imagery is the literary device that helps readers visualize by using sensory language. It describes what we can see, hear, smell, taste, or feel, painting a vivid picture in the reader’s mind. For example, describing the glow of sunset, the crackle of a campfire, or the rich scent of vanilla trains the senses and makes the scene come alive. Figurative language uses comparisons and broader expressions, tone is about the author’s attitude, and nonfiction is a genre, not a specific device for creating sensory pictures.