Question

Which give the best explanation of why poets use imagery?

O A. To convey feeling and inspire the reader's own emotions
B. To make their writing seem opaque and inaccessible
O C. To directly explain important ideas and issues
D. To summarize an experience in plain language.

Answer 1

Answer: A) To convey feeling and inspire the reader's own emotions

Explanation: The purpose of imagery in poetry is to help get the poet's message across in language that is strong, vivid and very visual. The poet will use words to create images in our heads that help us to interpret the poem in the way he sees it.

Answer 2

A. To convey feeling and inspire the reader's own emotions