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.
A number of biological and lifestyle factors converge to wreak havoc on a teenager's sleep schedule. Late bedtimes, increasing technology dependence and high stress levels -- plus early school start times -- are a recipe for chronic sleep deprivation and the health risks that come along with it.