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1 Imagery in Literature Imagery consists of the words or phrases that evoke sensory impressions in the reader

2 It contributes to the richness of the work because it appeals to our imagination

3 Imagery can help us find new levels of emotional depth and meaning in any literary work (McKeague 163).

4 Think of the five senses and the types of images that appeal to each one.

5 How does imagery help you see the work in your imagination?
Imagery affects the atmosphere or mood.

6 Imagery can help the writer produce a particular emotional effect in the reader. help readers relate better to the theme of the work.

7 In almost every work where imagery is an important element:

8 the theme becomes more vivid and more real for us as we respond to the sensory impressions conveyed through the images (McKeague ).

9 Source McKeague, Pat. Step By Step Writing About. Literature
Source McKeague, Pat. Step By Step Writing About Literature. Fifth edition. Dubuque: Kendall Hunt.

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