Imagery, Symbolism, & Atmosphere By: Andrew, Wally, Bipin
Imagery Anything that refers to a sense in a literary work Includes allusions and vehicles of metaphor and simile Classification: Rhetorical
Imagery Example “Is my team ploughing, That I was used to drive And hear the harness jingle When I was man alive?” Ay, the horses trample, The harness jingles now; No change though you lie under The land you used to plough. Not only images of horses and sound of jingling harness, but allusion to images of burial. A.E. Housman, “Is My Team Ploughing”
Symbolism An object, action, or event that represents something, creating associations beyond itself. Includes metaphors, simile, imagery, and etc.
Symbolism Examples “My heart leaps up when i behold Rainbow is symbol of hope A rainbow in the sky.” -W. Wordsworth Wizard of oz “Characters” Scarecrow- Agricultural worker/ farmer Tin Man- Industrial worker/ Machinery
Atmosphere Meaning, mood or tone which is influenced by the setting, dialogue, diction, and selection of details. Classification: Narrative
Atmosphere Example “Thunder and lightning. Enter three witches.” -Macbeth The opening of the play Macbeth is simple and starts by creating a very ominous atmosphere. Every word suggests that something bad will happen. It pictures a big storm where three witches emerge and makes you feel scared or excited about what's going to happen.