Thread starter Susie Huang Start date Oct 31, Susie Huang Member Beijing. Hi teachers, Could you please tell me the different between "image" and "imagery"? When I describe the subject say,ethnic minority of a painting, which word should I choose?
Copyright Senior Member Penang. But it's a painting, so I would probably call it a painting. And if it's not somehow representational of ethnic minorities in general, perhaps even universally, I would simply say, "This painting is of a Uyghur family.
The image is the thing you see on the canvas. Van Gogh painted an image of cypress trees. Imagery is a literary device that refers to the use of figurative language to evoke a sensory experience or create a picture with words for a reader.
Therefore, imagery is not limited to visual representations or mental images, but also includes physical sensations and internal emotions. For example, in his novel The Scarlet Letter , Nathaniel Hawthorne utilizes imagery as a literary device to create a sensation for the reader as a means of understanding the love felt by the protagonist , Hester Prynne.
Love, whether newly born or aroused from a deathlike slumber, must always create sunshine, filling the heart so full of radiance, that it overflows upon the outward world. By using descriptive language in an effective and unique way, Hawthorne evokes feelings and allows the reader an internal emotional response in reaction to his description of love. People frequently use imagery as a means of communicating feelings, thoughts, and ideas through descriptive language. Here are some common examples of imagery in everyday speech:.
For poetic imagery, there are seven primary types. Symbolism, as a literary device, is used to signify abstract qualities using characters, backgrounds, objects, or setting. Given below are some example of symbolism in literature. Apple is a symbol of temptation. Imagery refers to the use of vivid and descriptive language to add depth to the writing.
Symbolism refers to the imbuement of objects with a certain meaning that is different from their original meaning or function. Symbolism implies a hidden meaning in words. It could also just be professional organisations wanting to use their own jargon, or simply a usage that fell into favour amongst those who deal with large collections of images used for the purpose of gathering data.
In short, yes, that can be the correct use of the term "imagery", however I don't think using "images" in its place would ever be considered incorrect. Answer this Question. Related Topics Other Vs. Discuss Vs. Discuss About? American English: Been To Vs.
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