An example of imagery in Trever Noah's "Born a Crime" is "We were the only passengers in the minibus. In addition to being violent gangsters, South African minibus drivers are notorious for complaining and haranguing passengers as they drive"
What is imagery and how do you identify it?
Imagery is a writing technique in which the author uses adjectives and very specific details to allow the reader to imagine the scene, characters, or situation described.
"Born in a Crime" is a book that includes many imagery examples as the author uses details to allow the reader to visualize, feel, and understand the complexities of growing up in apartheid South Africa. An example of this is "We were the only passengers in the minibus. In addition to being violent gangsters, South African minibus drivers are notorious for complaining and haranguing passengers as they drive".