Stories don't just need a plot and characters. They also need imagery and detailed
descriptions to help the story come alive for
readers
Key
terms
Imagine you were eating or drinking one of
the following foods: sauerkraut, grapefruit,
black coffee, lima beans, brow. frice, or
licorice. How would you describe the taste,
smell, appearance, or anything else about this
food to make readers feel as though they were tasting it with you? 1)

Question:
Choose one or two of these foods and describe them in as much detail
as possible: sauerkraut, grapefruit, black coffee, lima beans, brown
rice, or licorice. Write a paragraph or two about the taste, smell,
appearance, and anything else you want to include.