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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 2
Explanation and Analysis—Tearful, Timid Todd:
Chapter 2 begins with Nolan assigning extracurricular activities to the students, during which Todd is summarily dismissed after timidly requesting a change in sport. Kleinbaum uses imagery when describing Todd's attempt to discuss his preferred activity with Nolan:
[...] Todd said, his voice barely audible. Nolan looked at Todd, who started to shake from head to toe. [...] Todd tried to speak again. “I … did … but …” he whispered. Beads of sweat broke out on his brow, and he clenched his hands so tightly his knuckles turned white. As the other boys stared at him, Todd fought back tears.
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