Imagery

Definition: the use of an object that is not really there, in order to create a comparison between one that is. There are six types of imagery : auditory, visual, gustatory, tactile, olfactory, kinesthetic, and organic.

Example: The day was so blistering hot that the sidewalk can easily burn someone's bare feet.

( This shows tactile imagery, because you can feel the hot weather.)

Significance: The use of imagery evokes a more meaningful visual experience for the reader. It allows an author to add depth and understanding to his/her work. Imagery allows the reader to live and feel the poem.