Question

In the following poem, identify ALL the imagery used:

PINK, small, and punctual
Aromatic, low,
Covert in April,
Candid in May.
Dear to the moss,
Known by the knoll,
Next to the robin
In every human soul
Bold little beauty.
Bedecked with thee.
Nature forswears
Antiquity.
(Select all that apply)
-Pink
-Nature forswears Antiquity
-Dear to the moss
-Small
-Next to the robin
-Known by the knoll
-Aromatic
-Covert in April
-Candid in May

Answer 1

The use of imagery in poetry is a powerful tool to evoke emotions and create vivid mental images in the reader's mind. In the following poem, the author provides us with a plethora of imagery to paint a picture of the subject matter. The color pink, for example, is a recurring image throughout the poem, creating a sense of tenderness and delicacy. Additionally, the author uses descriptive phrases such as "small and punctual," "aromatic and low," and "dear to the moss," to create a vibrant and dynamic image of the subject.