Exploring imagery in 'London' by William Blake
I can describe some of the key imagery used in the poem.
Exploring imagery in 'London' by William Blake
I can describe some of the key imagery used in the poem.
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Key learning points
- Imagery refers to the use of language that evokes vivid mental pictures in the reader's mind.
- In the poem 'London', William Blake uses sensory language to paint a vivid image.
- Sounds are important in the poem, such as the "infant's cry of fear" and the "chimney-sweeper's cry".
- The use of negative sounds in the poem creates a noisy and unpleasant impression of the city.
- Different kinds of language have different effects.
Keywords
Imagery - the use of vivid and sensory language that appeals to the reader's senses, creating vivid mental pictures and enhancing the emotional impact of the poem
Atmosphere - the feeling or mood created in a section or whole of a text
Visual - relating to the sense of sight
Aural - relating to the sense of hearing
Common misconception
Pupils may find identifying examples of imagery/language challenging.
Pupils could use the modelled examples and further discuss the imagery and language used in those examples.
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Exit quiz
6 Questions
the use of vivid and sensory language
relating to the sense of sight
relating to the sense of hearing
a plant disease or form of decay
metal restrains of shackles
deep distress or sorrow