Imagery refers to vivid and descriptive language that appeals to our senses (sight, sound, taste, touch, smell) in order to create mental images and evoke emotions in the reader.
Imagine reading a book with no pictures but incredibly detailed descriptions. The author's use of imagery paints such clear pictures in your mind that you can practically see, hear, taste, touch, and smell everything they're describing.
Metaphor: A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using "like" or "as," creating vivid imagery by suggesting similarities between them.
Simile: Similar to metaphors, similes also compare two unlike things but use "like" or "as" to make the comparison more explicit.
Symbolism: Symbolism is when an object, person, place, or action represents something beyond its literal meaning. It adds depth and layers of meaning through visual imagery.
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