It eluded us then, but that’s no matter - tomorrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms farther. “Gatsby believed in the green light, the orgastic future that year by year recedes before us. Scott Fitzgerald uses imagery throughout The Great Gatsby to transport readers to all of the empty excesses of the jazz age the glitz, the glamour, the parties, but yet the yearning and, ultimately, the emptiness that still remained. Known as a powerful example of symbolism in literature, F. Visual imagery allows readers to picture the removal of an out-of-date ribbon for a holiday that has long since passed, painting a picture that is more sad than hopeful, yet fully sensing and feeling how very earnest the character is. While the words sound upbeat and positive, readers can almost taste the stale flavor of clearance chocolates purchased months ago and hidden away. In this excerpt, the author's words tell a very different story than what is conveyed, through gustatory imagery. All we have to do is remove the purple ribbon that says Mother and we're in business." in perfect condition, … stored under the best of conditions since last spring. … I was - able to pick them up at a bargain price. They’ve been stored under the best conditions since last spring? Yuck! The way the chocolates are described, they seem less than appetizing, right down to the purple ribbon. The Chocolate War is a beloved young adult novel by Robert Cornier reputed for its extensive use of imagery. This excerpt even uses synesthesia by relating "a peaceful smell" to a feeling of safety. The author's masterful description of smells paired with the use of visual imagery depicting barn life and activities combines to create a sense that this place is home a safe haven from the outside world. This excerpt highlights the author's masterful use of olfactory imagery, transporting readers to the inside of the barn by conveying the unique and ever-changing smells. And there was always hay being pitched down to the cows and the horses and the sheep." ![]() But mostly it smelled of hay, for there was always hay in the great loft up overhead. ![]() And whenever the cat was given a fish head to eat, the barn would smell of fish. It smelled of grain and of harness dressing and of axle grease and of rubber boots and of new rope. It often had a sort of peaceful smell as though nothing bad could happen ever again in the world. It smelled of the perspiration of tired horses and the wonderful sweet breath of patient cows. It smelled of hay and it smelled of manure. The way this book makes readers feel is why it has been a favorite among children and adults alike for so many decades. Charlotte's Web is a treasure trove of imagery.
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