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.