Definition

A collection of images or pictures that create a visual representation in art, literature, or the mind.

Example

The poet used vivid imagery to help readers visualize the scene.

Conversation

I really love the imagery in that poem we read yesterday.

Yeah, it painted such vivid pictures in my mind!

Exactly! The way it used nature to express emotions was beautiful.

Totally! It made me feel like I was right there in the scene.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Imagery → It is formed from "imagin" (from Latin "imaginari", meaning to form an image) and "-ery" (a suffix denoting a place or condition). The word "imagery" refers to the condition or collection of images, often used in literature and art to evoke sensory experiences.

Memory Tip

Think of 'forming an image' ('imagin') and the '-ery' indicating a collection or condition. This helps you remember that 'imagery' refers to a collection of images that evoke feelings or ideas.

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