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Poetry thrives on imagery. Whether the poet is describing a setting, an object, or a person, imagery brings the poem alive and allows it to linger in the reader’s imagination. Imagery can also highlight the poem’s theme. A carefully chosen image, when analyzed, can unpack the poet’s intent. In order to determine how and why a particular image is used, it is important to read the poem closely and to analyze the various ways the image is used to create a consistent theme.
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