How boring would writing be without descriptive phrases and adjectives? Sentences would be reduced to reading like elementary school primers. Authors make their works more interesting and vivid by using descriptive terms and phrases to enhance their prose and poetry. This language used to describe objects, events, and people is called imagery. Imagery is the use of language that engages the five senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. Imagery creates a more meaningful and efficient way to translate meaning and expression through the written word. As the saying goes, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” In the case of imagery, the use of descriptive words and phrases provide the reader with a picture that he can use to better understand what is happening or to become more engrossed in a story.