poetic device: Imagery
Imagery means using figurative language in a way that appeals to our physical senses. Although the word “imagery” sounds like it refers only to visual language—the sense of sight—it actually refers to any of the five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch.
Imagery can include descriptive language, onomatopoeia, personification, metaphor, simile, or any other figurative language that enhances the impact of the poem by appealing to our bodily senses.
My Brother Might Be Bigfoot
Lost Inside a Labyrinth
I’m Wearing My Parrot
The Noisy Boys from Boise
My Teacher Ate My Homework
It’s Halloween, My Face Is Green
My Dog Lives On the Sofa
Science Homework
Please Don’t Read This Poem
I Tried to Ride a Skateboard
Springy Sidewalk
The Dragons Are Dozing
While Strolling Down the Beach Today
Captain Impossible
Merlo the Magnificent
Broken
Help!
Hannah’s Hammer
My Hamster Has a Skateboard
The Armpit of Doom
The Geese Are Honking Overhead
The Biggest Burp Ever
My Mom Likes Playing DnD
Crazy Over Vegetables