By Richard Nordquist. Definition: Vivid descriptive language that appeals to one or more of the senses (sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste). See the examples below. Occasionally the term imagery is also used to refer to figurative language, in particular metaphors and similes. See also: 1  Image. 2  Composing Descriptive Paragraphs and Essays.
Teens do need more sleep than adults, but they rarely seem to get it. In addition, teens' natural body clocks tend to lead them to a later sleep phase than adults. Teens should be getting around nine hours of sleep each night, and some might need even a bit more.
If your lifestyle is such that you try to get by on little sleep, and your diet and exercise practices are similar, you can delay or stunt your growth. If you have a healthy lifestyle, eat a balanced diet and get at least 9 hours of sleep a night during your teens, extra sleep will not help you grow more. If your lifestyle is such that you try to get by on little sleep, and your diet and exercise practices are similar, you can delay or stunt your growth.