Imagery
Definition:
In literature, one of the strongest devices is imagery wherein the author uses words and phrases to create “mental images” for the reader. Imagery helps the reader to visualize more realistically the author’s writings. The usage of metaphors, allusions, descriptive words and similes amongst other literary forms in order to “tickle” and awaken the readers’ sensory perceptions is referred to as imagery. Imagery is not limited to only visual sensations, but also refers to igniting kinesthetic, olfactory, tactile, gustatory, thermal and auditory sensations as well.
Example:
The gushing brook stole its way down the lush green mountains, dotted with tiny flowers in a riot of colors and trees coming alive with gaily chirping birds.
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Metaphors and Similes are a part of figurative language.
Examples of a simile:
1. as white as snow
2. as fast as a bullet train
They phrases compare two unlike things using the words 'as' and 'like'.
Examples of a metaphor:
1. He is a bullet train
These phrases compare two unlike things without using the word 'as' and 'like'.
Imagery is completely different.
These words are used to create mental images in the reader's mind which appeals to the five senses - sight, hear, touch, taste and smell.
I hope you figured it out now.
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Btw, what is the difference between an imagey, metaphor,simile?
Help please....
Imagery is like a picture in your head using words
Simile is a comparison using like or as
Metaphor is a simile but not using like or as
A metaphor is when u compare two unlike things with out using the words "like" or "as".
A simile is when u compare two unlike things using the words "like" or "as".
metaphor and similes are a form of imagery.
This is great for poetry
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