Imagery

/ˈɪmɪd‍ʒɹˌi/

/ˈɪmədʒɹi/, /ˈɪmɪdʒɹi/

Imagery

the figurative language in literature by which the audience can form vivid mental images

Examples

1. The writer's poetry is known for its abstract language and thought-provoking imagery.

2. The surrealist painter's works are filled with symbolism and unusual imagery.

3. The film incorporated abstract imagery and surreal elements to convey the protagonist's inner emotional journey.

4. The Medieval church went to some lengths to specify the roles of particular stones in religious imagery.