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A level English Literature

Just a straightforward question that I probably should know by now... I was wondering if anybody could tell me the definition of language, imagery and form in poetry.
Also critical terminology.
Thank you!
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Imagery is something that is visually descriptive - it appeals to the senses.
Form is the particular way something is written, for example Shakespeare's 'Shall I compare thee to a Summer's Day' is a sonnet.
Language is the words used in the poem. It's the choice of these words, that determine the tone/style of the poem.
Critical terminology is the words used to describe techniques etc. Examples would include alliteration, assonance, polysyndeton and enjambment.

Hope this helps!
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Original post by hprynne
Imagery is something that is visually descriptive - it appeals to the senses.
Form is the particular way something is written, for example Shakespeare's 'Shall I compare thee to a Summer's Day' is a sonnet.
Language is the words used in the poem. It's the choice of these words, that determine the tone/style of the poem.
Critical terminology is the words used to describe techniques etc. Examples would include alliteration, assonance, polysyndeton and enjambment.

Hope this helps!


Thank you so so so much!
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hprynne
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Original post by delademdzotsi
Thank you so so so much!


No worries! :smile:

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