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Imagery; refers to the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creating a mental
picture to the reader or listener. It is a literary device were by writers use to enhance their writing by
engaging the reader’s imagination and evoking emotional responses. Schoraly "Imagery is the
descriptive or figurative language used in literature to create word pictures for the reader. By using vivid
images, an author can evoke certain emotions or reactions from the reader, making the work of
literature more powerful and vivid."
Through the use of imagery, writers can paint a detailed and sensory-rich picture in the minds of their
audience, making their writing effective and unique. Therefore there are various examples of imagery
including the following;
1.The night was black as ever, but bright stars lit up the sky in beautiful and varied constellations which
were sprinkled across the astronomical landscape.
Meaning that, In this example, the experience of the night sky is described in depth with color (black as
ever, bright), shape (varied constellations), and pattern (sprinkled).
2. Silence was broken by the peal of piano keys as Shannon began practicing her concerto.
Meaning, auditory imagery breaks silence with the beautiful sound of piano keys.
3. The candy melted in her mouth and swirls of bittersweet chocolate and slightly sweet but salty
caramel blended together on her tongue.
4.Thanks to an in-depth description of the candy’s various flavors.
Meaning, the reader can almost experience the deliciousness directly.
5. After the long run, he collapsed in the grass with tired and burning muscles. The grass tickled his skin
and sweat cooled on his brow.
In this example, imagery is used to describe the feeling of strained muscles, grass’s tickle, and sweat
cooling on skin.
However Imagery is not a simple or small concept that can be explained as simpler as a single concept
since it have it's other parts like it's Types. So the following are the Types of Imagery.
Visual Imagery: This type of imagery pertains to sight and describes what can be seen. For example,
“The sky was painted with vibrant hues of orange and pink as the sun set behind the mountains.” when
the parson will read this or will hear, it is then that person will be in the position of imagining like she or
he is seeing the sky which is being talked.
Auditory Imagery: This type of imagery relates to sound and describes what can be heard. An example
is, “The waves crashed against the shore with a thunderous roar, echoing through the empty beach.”
Olfactory Imagery: Olfactory imagery appeals to the sense of smell. Forexample, “The aroma of freshly
baked bread wafted through the air, enticing everyone in the vicinity.” Here the listener or reader when
will come up with this sentence he or she will be imagining about how was that smell be like.
Gustatory Imagery: This is another kind of imagery which relates to taste and describes flavors. For
instance, “The soup was a symphony of savory flavors, leaving a lingering taste of herbs and spices on
my tongue.”
Tactile Imagery: Tactile imagery appeals to the sense of touch and describes textures or sensations. An
example is, “The soft fur of the kitten felt like silk against my skin as it nestled in my arms.”
Kinesthetic Imagery: Kinesthetic imagery pertains to movement or physical sensations. For example,
“Her heart raced as she sprinted through the forest, her feet pounding against the earth with each
stride.”
Generally, imagery is a powerful literary tool that enriches writing by appealing to the senses and
creating vivid mental pictures for readers.
A sound device is a literary or rhetorical technique that uses different sounds to create a specific effect
or mood in a piece of writing. It can be a word, phrase, or line that has a pleasing or effective sound, and
is often used to emphasize a particular point or to create a sense of rhythm or rhyme. Sound devices can
be found in many forms of writing, including poetry, songs, and even prose. The following are the
examples of five sound devices used in literature and media.
Alliteration: This is a sound device in which words that start with the same consonant sound are used in
close proximity to each other. For example, “she sells seashells by the seashore” , this is a famous
example of alliteration used in literature particularly in poem.
Assonance: This is another sound device in which words that have the same vowel sound are used in
close proximity to each other. For example, “the rain in spain stays mainly in the plain”.
Onomatopoeia: This is a sound device in which words are used to imitate the sounds they describe. For
example, “buzz,” “meow, zip, boom” and “splash” are just few examples of onomatopoeia.
Music: Scores, soundtracks, and background music are used to evoke emotions, set the tone, and
enhance storytelling.
Sound Effects: These include ambient noises, Foley effects (sounds created to mimic everyday sounds),
and environmental sounds to immerse the audience. But however music and sound effects in media,
these devices work together to create a dynamic and engaging audio-visual experience for the audience.
To conclude, sound devices are an important aspect of literature and media, and they can be used to
create a wide range of effects and moods to the audience or readers. By understanding and using sound
devices effectively, writers and creators can add depth, rhythm, and meaning to their texts.
References:
"Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Writing." Pearson, 2012.
“The Sound Devices Handbook” by Mark V. H. Levy
“The Oxford Handbook of Sound Studies” edited by Michael R. Katz and Mark M. Smith.

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Imagery; refers to the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creating a mental

4.Thanks to an in-depth description of the candy’s various flavors.

Meaning, the reader can almost experience the deliciousness directly.

"Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Writing." Pearson, 2012.

“The Sound Devices Handbook” by Mark V. H. Levy

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