LessonsThe Point of Resemblance: Single, Multiple and Composite FormsQuiz

A single sensory respect can be associated with any of the five external senses. Sensory does not mean visual only.

Sight: red grapes and a red flower — redness.
Hearing: two quiet voices — softness of sound.
Smell: a rose and perfume — pleasant fragrance.
Taste: honey and sweet fruit — sweetness.
Touch: silk and smooth cloth — softness.

Each selects one quality. A comparison simultaneously in colour, fragrance and flavour instead has three distinct sensory respects, even though all are perceived by external senses.

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Single sensory points and the five senses

The Point of Resemblance: Single, Multiple and Composite Forms

A single sensory respect can be associated with any of the five external senses. Sensory does not mean visual only.

Sight: red grapes and a red flower — redness.
Hearing: two quiet voices — softness of sound.
Smell: a rose and perfume — pleasant fragrance.
Taste: honey and sweet fruit — sweetness.
Touch: silk and smooth cloth — softness.

Each selects one quality. A comparison simultaneously in colour, fragrance and flavour instead has three distinct sensory respects, even though all are perceived by external senses.