imagery
Translation
imagery, figurative language, mental images
Examples
The poem is full of religious imagery.
The poem is full of religious imagery.
The book uses vivid imagery to describe the landscape.
The book uses vivid imagery to describe the landscape.
Grammar Patterns
((vivid/powerful imagery)) language that produces pictures in the minds of people reading or listening The book uses vivid imagery to describe the landscape.
Similar Words
Synonyms: symbolism, metaphor, figurative language
Etymology
From 'image' + '-ry', a suffix denoting a collection or practice. It refers to a collection of images.
Memory Tips
Think of words like 'poetry' or 'scenery'. 'Imagery' is the collection of images used in literature or art.