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Imagery, Metaphor, and Sensory Language
Literature in English · Secondary 3 · Introduction to Literary Analysis and Unseen Poetry · 1.º Período

Imagery, Metaphor, and Sensory Language

An exploration of how poets utilize figurative language and sensory details to construct vivid mental images for the reader.

MOE Syllabus OutcomesLO1: Respond critically and personally to literary texts.LO2: Understand how language, form and style are used to create meaning and effect.

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An exploration of how poets utilize figurative language and sensory details to construct vivid mental images for the reader.

Key Questions

  1. How do poets paint pictures with words?
  2. What is the difference between literal and figurative language?
  3. How does imagery contribute to the central theme?