Question

What is an effect of the imagery in this stanza? collar pressed, shirttails tucked, woolen breeches buttoned at the knee, suspenders taut, jacket buttoned, necktie pulled as tight as can be.

Answer 1

The effect of the imagery in this stanza is a feeling of being trapped

Step-by-step explanation:

This person mention pieces of clothes very tight, (Collar pressed,

shirttails tucked, necktie pulled as tight as can be.) this gives us the feeling of choking, a person unable to breath and a lack of freedom.

Answer 2

The stanza and its imagery cause the reader to experience a nearly claustrophobic feeling. The character whose clothes and accessories are all "as tight as can be" seems to be going through a whole lot of tension, since the way he's dressed could be seen as a metaphor for how he's feeling deep inside, probably about to face a daunting situation.