Do-Now: Why do photographers take pictures? Why do so many people go to galleries to view these pictures? What effect can a great photograph have on you, society, or the world? Finally, how does this idea connect to authors and literature?

The Seven Types of Imagery What are they? Why do author’s use them? How can they help us to better interpret literature?

The Seven Types of Imagery Visual Auditory Olfactory Gustatory Tactile Organic Kinesthetic

Visual Imagery A visual image occurs when a poet or author represents something through sight On the next poem, let’s identify visual images…

Visual Imagery Woman with Flower I wouldn't coax the plant if I were you. Such watchful nurturing may do it harm. Let the soil rest from so much digging And wait until it's dry before you water it. The leaf's inclined to find its own direction; Give it a chance to seek the sunlight for itself. Much growth is stunted by too careful prodding, Too eager tenderness. The things we love we have to learn to leave alone. -Naomi Long Madgett

“The Scarlet Ibis” Find two sentences within the story that are examples of visual imagery

Do-Now: Share, with your nearest neighbor, the visual image you found last night for homework. Choose the best one between the two, and be prepared to share it with the class.

Auditory Imagery An auditory image occurs when something is represented through sound On the next poem, let’s identify auditory images…

Auditory Imagery IF TREES COULD DO AS WE... If trees could talk as we, Oh, how they would echo Earth’s praises; If trees could sing as we, Gee, how they and we would Harmonize a sweet song of Spring breezes; If trees could walk as you and I With dances of lift and light; If trees could, then we could Imagine of them, their life, their soul, In our minds and hearts; And spare of them their life for us. -Frederick Douglas Harper

Do-Now: Either on your power point notes or a separate sheet of paper, construct an example of a visual image and an auditory image. Along with each, include an explanation of how it links to the definition of imagery.

An olfactory image occurs when a poet or author represents a smell Olfactory Imagery An olfactory image occurs when a poet or author represents a smell On the next poem, pair up with your nearest neighbor and highlight or underline as many examples of olfactory imagery as you can…

Olfactory Imagery Messy Room Whosever room this is should be ashamed! His underwear is hanging on the lamp. His raincoat is there in the overstuffed chair, And the chair is becoming quite mucky and damp. His workbook is wedged in the window, His sweater's been thrown on the floor. His scarf and one ski are beneath the TV, And his pants have been carelessly hung on the door. His books are all jammed in the closet, His vest has been left in the hall. A lizard named Ed is asleep in his bed, And his smelly old sock has been stuck to the wall. Whosever room this is should be ashamed! Donald or Robert or Willie or-- Huh? You say it's mine? Oh, dear, I knew it looked familiar! -Shel Silverstein

Do-Now: Individually, read the definition of Gustatory Imagery, then flip to the poem “Taste of Summer” and underline as many gustatory images as you can. For two of them, include a brief annotation that answers the following question: What effect does the poet intend for this image to have on the reader?

A gustatory image is the representation of a taste Gustatory Imagery A gustatory image is the representation of a taste On the next poem, highlight or underline a gustatory image, then share your findings with a partner. While doing this, be sure to underline any they found that you may have missed.

Gustatory Imagery Taste of Summer Crushed leaves and grass tasty tangy smells of summer Trees are full and plush Fruits are succulent and ripe The Gulmohar bright and proud sways in the brisk warm breeze. Lazy silent afternoons are intoxicating; Balmy winds refresh the evening walkers Thirsty birds skip from branch to branch looking for water troughs. fearless rowdy boys are at play the sun doesn’t dampen their playful spirits. As the dusk falls in the timid ones venture out. I know the rains are round the corner the brisk winds will soon be moist I take a deep breath and try to drink the summer. -Swati Goswami

A tactile image is the representation of touch Tactile Imagery A tactile image is the representation of touch On the next poem, highlight or underline two tactile images, then share them with a neighbor…

Tactile Imagery My Papa's Waltz The whiskey on your breath Could make a small boy dizzy; But I hung on like death: Such waltzing was not easy. We romped until the pans Slid from the kitchen shelf; My mother's countenance Could not unfrown itself. The hand that held my wrist Was battered on one knuckle; At every step you missed My right ear scraped a buckle. You beat time on my head With a palm caked hard by dirt, Then waltzed me off to bed Still clinging to your shirt. - Theodore Roethke

An organic image is the representation of an internal sensation Organic Imagery An organic image is the representation of an internal sensation Examples: hunger, thirst, pain, longing, regret, etc. On the next poem, let’s identify organic images…

Organic Imagery “Hope” is the thing with feathers Hope is the thing with feathers That perches in the soul, And sings the tune without the words, And never stops at all, And sweetest in the gale is heard; And sore must be the storm That could abash the little bird That kept so many warm. I've heard it in the chilliest land And on the strangest sea; Yet, never, in extremity, It asked a crumb of me. -Emily Dickinson

A kinesthetic image is a representation of physical movement Kinesthetic Imagery A kinesthetic image is a representation of physical movement On the next poem, work with a neighbor to see if you can locate five kinesthetic images…

Kinesthetic Imagery MONGOOSE Their steps are quick and low, Fastly scooting they often go, Minding their own business of the day; A friend of man and woman they are, Kindly and cute animals by far; Mongooses, how beautifully they stroll Along; Alone; Their brown coat glistening in the sun, Creatures of charm on the run. -Frederick Douglas Harper

Partner Practice Now you will receive a two-sided set of two poems. With a partner, using only the first poem, “egg horror poem” by Laurel Winter, highlight and label as many different images as you can.

Independent Practice Now, on your own, label as many different images as you can in W.H. Auden’s “O What Is That Sound”

Exit Ticket What is the poet’s purpose in including this image? Choose any image from an earlier poem we have used. Record the title, poet, image (direct quote), and type of image. What is the poet’s purpose in including this image? What feeling does this image evoke? How does this image enhance your understanding of the poem [or lit. or concept] and its deeper meaning/theme?

egg horror poem  small  white  afraid of heights  whispering  in the cold, dark carton  to the rest of the dozen.  They are ten now.  Any meal is dangerous,  but they fear breakfast most.  They jostle in their compartments  trying for tiny, dark-veined cracks-  not enough to hurt much,  just anything to make them unattractive  to the big hands that reach in  from time to random time.  They tell horror stories  that their mothers,  the chickens,  clucked to them-  meringues,  omelettes,  egg salad sandwiches,  that destroyer of dozens,  the homemade angel food cake.  The door opens.  Light filters into the carton,  "Let it be the milk,"  they pray.  But the carton opens,  a hand reaches in-  once,  twice.  Before they can even jiggle,  they are alone again,  in the cold,  in the dark,  new spaces hollow  where the two were.  Through the heavy door  they hear the sound of the mixer,  deadly blades whirring.    They huddle,  the eight,  in the cold,  in the dark,  and wait. -Laurel Winter

O What Is That Sound O what is that sound which so thrills the ear Down in the valley drumming, drumming? Only the scarlet soldiers, dear, The soldiers coming. O what is that light I see flashing so clear Over the distance brightly, brightly? Only the sun on their weapons, dear, As they step lightly. O what are they doing with all that gear, What are they doing this morning, morning? Only their usual maneuvers, dear, Or perhaps a warning.

O What Is That Sound (cont’d) O why have they left the road down there, Why are they suddenly wheeling, wheeling? Perhaps a change in their orders, dear, Why are you kneeling? O haven't they stopped for the doctor's care, Haven't they reined their horses, horses? Why, they are none of them wounded, dear, None of these forces. O is it the parson they want, with white hair, Is it the parson, is it, is it? No, they are passing his gateway, dear, Without a visit.

O What Is That Sound (cont’d) O it must be the farmer that lives so near. It must be the farmer so cunning, so cunning? They have passed the farmyard already, dear, And now they are running. O where are you going? Stay with me here! Were the vows you swore deceiving, deceiving? No, I promised to love you, dear, But I must be leaving. O it's broken the lock and splintered the door, O it's the gate where they're turning, turning; Their boots are heavy on the floor And their eyes are burning. -W.H. Auden