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Definition of Imagery
Imagery, in any sort of writing, refers to descriptive language that engages the human senses. For instance, the following lines from Robert Frost's poem "After Apple-Picking" contain imagery that engages... read full definition
Imagery, in any sort of writing, refers to descriptive language that engages the human senses. For instance, the following lines from Robert Frost's poem "After... read full definition
Imagery, in any sort of writing, refers to descriptive language that engages the human senses. For instance, the following lines... read full definition
Chapter 10
Explanation and Analysis—Horrified Silence:
As part of the novel’s final betrayal, the pigs parade in front of the other horrified animals, walking on their hind legs and wearing clothes. In this passage, the author uses auditory imagery to deepen the confused, uncomfortable atmosphere:
There was a deadly silence. Amazed, terrified, huddling together, the animals watched the long line of pigs march slowly round the yard.
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