QUESTION IMAGE
Question
what is imagery? (1 point)
the overall emotional feeling or atmosphere of a literary work
a writers choice and use of words
a writers descriptions that evoke mental snapshots that appeal to the senses
a central message or lesson in a literary work
Imagery is a literary device. It uses descriptive language to create vivid mental pictures. These descriptions target the senses (sight, sound, touch, etc.). For example, "The soft, warm breeze caressed her face like a gentle hand" (appeals to touch). The first option describes mood. The second is diction. The fourth is theme. Only the third aligns with the definition of imagery.
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a writer’s descriptions that evoke mental snapshots that appeal to the senses