imagery

[ˈɪmɪdʒəri]

imagery Definition

  • 1visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work
  • 2mental images collectively

Using imagery: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "imagery" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The author's use of vivid imagery helped to create a strong sense of place.

  • Example

    The poem is full of rich and evocative imagery.

  • Example

    The artist's paintings are known for their striking use of color and imagery.

imagery Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for imagery

Phrases with imagery

  • the use of vivid and descriptive language to create mental images that appeal to the senses

    Example

    The writer's use of visual imagery made the scene come alive in the reader's mind.

  • the use of language to create mental images that appeal to the sense of hearing

    Example

    The poet's use of auditory imagery helped to convey the sound of the waves crashing on the shore.

  • olfactory imagery

    the use of language to create mental images that appeal to the sense of smell

    Example

    The author's use of olfactory imagery helped to convey the scent of the flowers in the garden.

Origins of imagery

from Old French 'ymagerie', from 'ymage' meaning 'image'

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Summary: imagery in Brief

The term 'imagery' [ˈɪmɪdʒəri] refers to the use of visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work, or the collective mental images created by such language. It can be used to evoke sensory experiences in the reader or listener, as in 'The poem is full of rich and evocative imagery.' Imagery can also be specific to a particular sense, as in 'olfactory imagery,' which appeals to the sense of smell.

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