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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
Key Examples in Spunk
Imagery
Explanation and Analysis—At Spunk’s Funeral:
When the men at the general store arrive at Spunk’s funeral, Hurston uses imagery to capture the scene, as seen in the following passage:
They had arrived at the house. Lena’s lamentations were deep and loud. She had filled the room with magnolia blossoms that gave off a heavy sweet odor. The keepers of the wake tipped about whispering in frightened tones.
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Explanation and Analysis—Spunk’s Freedom:
Spunk’s trial for killing Joe is brief and, afterward, he is free to go back to his everyday life. Hurston captures Spunk’s freedom using imagery, as seen in the following passage:
Unlock with LitCharts A+A clear case of self-defense, the trial was a short one, and Spunk walked out of the court house to freedom again. He could work again, ride the dangerous log-carriage that fed the singing, snarling, biting, circle-saw; he could stroll the soft dark lanes with his guitar. He was free to roam the woods again; he was free to return to Lena.
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