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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: An Age of Miracles
Explanation and Analysis—First Springtime Rain:
The novel uses rich, multi-sensory imagery to depict the moment of Unk’s return to Earth, highlighting a stark contrast between the planet's natural vitality and the psychological and physical degradation Unk suffered during his years in space.
This passage emphasizes Earth's rejuvenating atmosphere and appearance:
It was springtime in the northern hemisphere of Earth. Earth was green and watery. The air of earth was good to breathe, as fattening as cream.
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