Question

Why would a poet include imagey in a poem?

a. to offer a personal opinion about the poem's subject

b. to help the reader establish an emotional connection with the poem

c. to provide background information

d. to show the reader how to write poetry

Answer 1

Imagery is about using words to let the reader visualize what the poet is trying to express. The answer is B because when you are able to imagine what the poet wants you to see, you have a better understanding of what the poet wants you to feel.