A figurative description of something; using words to create a vivid example of something. Types of imagery include auditory (ears), gustatory (taste), visual (sight), tactile (touch), olfactory (smell).
Example:
I took a walk around the world to
Ease my troubled mind
I left my body laying somewhere
In the sands of time
I watched the world float to the dark
Side of the moon
I feel there is nothing I can do
It is shown that this person is tired and hopeless without actually saying that one is tired and hopeless.--"Kryptonite" by Three Doors Down
Significance:
Imagery is important because this replaces just simply saying a statement. You can use words to describe settings and emotions that portray the same message that one is trying to get across.
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