Imagery

Definition – to use figurative language to represent objects, actions and ideas in such a way that it appeals to our physical senses. Imagery

Examples of Imagery It was dark and dim in the forest. The children were screaming and shouting in the fields. He whiffed the aroma of brewed coffee. The girl ran her hands on a soft satin fabric. The fresh and juicy oranges are very cold and sweet. Examples of Imagery

Examples of Imagery in Literature Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet – Act 1, Scene 5 “Oh, she doth teach the torches to burn bright! It seems she hangs upon the cheek of night Like a rich jewel in an Ethiope’s ear.” John Keats’ ode “To the Autumn” “Or sinking as the light wind lives or dies; And full-grown lambs bleat from hilly bourn; Hedge-crickets sing; and now with treble soft The redbreast whistles from a garden-craft, And gathering swallows twitter in the skies.” Examples of Imagery in Literature

To generate a vibrant and graphic presentation of a scene that appeals to many of the reader’s senses as possible. It aids reader’s imagination to envision the characters and scenes clearly. Images are drawn using figures of speech like metaphor, simile, personification, onomatopoeia etc. serves the function of beautifying a piece of literature. Function of Imagery

Homework Write five examples of imagery found in literature. Or Write five examples of imagery you have created. Pass that in the next class. Homework