Lesson 4: Imagery and Symbolism

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms about imagery, symbolism, and multimodal elements from the lecture notes.

Imagery

Vivid, descriptive language that appeals to the five senses to create mental pictures for readers.

Sensory Language

Words or phrases that engage sight, sound, taste, smell, or touch to enhance imagery.

Visual Imagery

Descriptions that appeal primarily to the sense of sight, such as "sway" and "grace."

Auditory Imagery

Descriptions that appeal to the sense of hearing, such as "lulls" and "swishing."

Symbolism

The use of words, objects, or actions to represent abstract ideas or deeper meanings in a text.

Bamboo (as a Symbol)

Represents human courage and resiliency in the poem "The Bamboo."

Courage

Mental or moral strength to confront danger, fear, or difficulty—symbolized by the bamboo.

Resilience

The ability to withstand and recover from challenges—another trait conveyed by the bamboo symbol.

Abstract Idea

A concept that is intangible and often represented through symbols (e.g., hope, freedom).

Multimodal Text

Any text that combines words, images, sounds, or video to communicate a message.