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.

Fearless Frederick by Kenn Nesbitt
Fearless Frederick
Wet Christmas
My Penguin by Kenn Nesbitt
My Penguin
My Computer Ate My Homework by Kenn Nesbitt
My Computer Ate My Homework
Steve the Superhero
Brand New Cat by Kenn Nesbitt
Brand New Cat
The Weasel and the Whale
Jessica Jean by Kenn Nesbitt
Jessica Jean
Learning to Fly by Kenn Nesbitt
Learning to Fly
Brand New Shoes by Kenn Nesbitt
Brand-New Shoes
A Rock Makes an Excellent Puppy
Potluck Christmas by Kenn Nesbitt
Potluck Christmas
Catastrophe
Breakfast in Bed by Kenn Nesbitt
Breakfast in Bed
It's Raining Cats and Dogs Today by Kenn Nesbitt
It’s Raining Cats and Dogs Today
The Dancing Baboon of Djibouti
My Nostril Smells Awesomeby Kenn Nesbitt
My Nostril Smells Awesome
Underneath an Apple Tree by Kenn Nesbitt
Underneath an Apple Tree
An Ordinary Day
Alex's Allergy by Kenn Nesbitt
Alex’s Allergy
A Dinosaur for Christmas
While Lying On the Grass Today
My Brother’s a Genius
Benjamin Plays Bass Guitar by Kenn Nesbitt
Benjamin Plays Bass Guitar

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