Imagery is the use of vivid of figurative language to portray objects, actons, or ideas. The author of the page points out that image in literature adds depth to a narrative. The page also quotes an author on image, which according to the quoted author, "appears to be a verbal embodiment of thought and feeling." The page elaborates on image as being a "reproduction of something else." This page actually gives a reader a good understanding about the literary term and also gives examples to help a reader better understand the definition of imagery. Examples such as presenting works of other writers who use imagery in their writing. I felt the information provided would be bery helpful in analyzing a selected text, whether poetry, fiction, or any other type of writing. The page is created by a university English department, and the information provided could have been a student project.

3. "Literary Terms." Owl Online Writing Lab. 1995. Purdue. 9 June 2007 <http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/general/gl_litterms.html>.

This website defines imagery as words and phrases which bring to life the imaginary world of the author. The website gives several examples of words that invoke images. This website is helpful in understanding literature because it gives a name to words and phrases used which evoke certain images or thoughts from a reader. When a reader understands this, they are able to write with words that create imagery and a more pleasant experience for the reader.

5. Jordan-Henley, Jennifer. "The Elements of Literature." Roanne State Community College Writing Lab. October 2004. 24 June 2007. < http://www.rscc.cc.tn.us/owl&writingcenter/OWL/ElementsLit.html >.

This website lists various literary terms, including a definition of imagery, coupled with examples of various types of imagery. The instructor describes imagery as "A concrete representation of a sense impression, a feeling, or an idea which appeals to one or more of our senses." She then goes on to list various types of imagery, including "tactile, aural, olfactory, visual, and gustatory." The aforementioned five types are described as "sense of touch, sense of hearing, sense of smell, sense of sight, and sense of taste," respectfully. As an English professor at a community college, the websites gains a certain element of credibility. However, the definition was limited, and failed to offer any examples of such types of imagery. For definitional purposes, however, the website proved helpful.

6. Braiman, Jay. “Literary Devices.” 2003. 24 June 2007 < http://mrbraiman.home.att.net/lit.htm >.

This website is intended to provide writing and literature resources. This page looks at different literary terms. Imagery is when authors use words to create sensory stimulation, both visual and sound. Imagery appeals to specific senses allowing readers to feel like they can visualize, smell, feel, hear, or taste what they are reading about. Imagery is often found in poetry. In Emily Dickinson’s “Because I Could Not Stop for Death,” imagery allows the reader to accompany the speaker on her drive. With detailed language such as “fields of gazing grain” and “dews grew quivering and chill” the reader feels like they are part of the speaker's experience.

This website was created by an English Professor.