imagery
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
Language that creates a picture in the reader's mind by appealing to the senses.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The poem's vivid _____ made the desert heat feel almost real."
Answer: imagery
In your own words, what does "imagery" mean?
Language that creates a picture in the reader's mind by appealing to the senses.
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