Nowadays, mass communication has become vital in society everyday life. Television, newspapers, magazines, radio, blogs, websites, mobile apps and social media have increased their influence all around the world. Several individuals assume that the purpose of such media could be just entertain, form opinions, educate, or inform. Nevertheless, consider for example, a magazine writer’s purpose which is to entertain readers. By using exciting, brilliant, and comical words and pictures, readers not only will be entertained, besides they may have emotional reactions. As a manner of fact, emotional reactions were not expected, so they can be compared to the medical term, "side effects” which are considered secondary (typically undesirable) effects of a medical treatment. Mass communication can sadden feelings and emotions in the audience, either negatively or positively. Pathos is used in the article "Nation Reels after Gunman Massacres 20 Children at School in Connecticut" wherein the author James Barron relies heavily on different types of pathetic appeals to provoke emotions to the audience. The first use of pathos that the author uses in the article is imagery. Imagery is the use of figurative language to represent objects, ideas and actions in order to appeal to any of the five senses (sight, hearing, taste, touch and vision). In other words, imagery creates a visual representation of thoughts in the mind trough vivid descriptions. Barron uses four forms of imagery through the article; visual, kinesthetic, tactile and auditory. First, an example of visual imagery is when Craig Ansman states that “There is going to be a black cloud over this area [Newtown, Connecticut] forever" (qtd. in Barron). "Black cloud" represents a visual ima... ... middle of paper ... ...ching of the breath. Sobbing involves gasping and can bring chest heaving. Therefore, desperation and hopelessness can be brought to the audience feelings. The next example of word choice is found in the following description that the author makes “stunned residents attended four memorial services in the town” (Barron). The adjective stunned comes from the old French estoner which means “to daze or render unconscious or being in shock”. Panic and confusion can be felt by the readers because the description brings the fact that the residents could have been paralyzed at moment of the attack. The last example of word choice is when Barron states: “faces told the story outside the stricken school” (Barron). Barron use “Stricken” instead of harmed or injured. This adjective is related with a seriously affected injure by an undesirable condition or unpleasant feeling.
Imagery is one of the components that were used by Edwards to make his story more persuasive. As the short story begins, the first sentence was an example of imagery. Edwards wrote when men are on Gods hands and they could fall to hell. natural men are held in the hands of God, over the pit of hell Knowing that you might fall into hell at any moment should scare you. God decided to save you until he wants to let you fall into an eternity of burning flames. Another example of imagery is when he talks abo...
Imagery is used by many authors as a crucial element of character development. These authors draw parallels between the imagery in their stories and the main characters' thoughts and feelings. Through intense imagery, non-human elements such as the natural environment, animals, and inanimate objects are brought to life with characteristics that match those of the characters involved.
Imagery is a way to describe objects, scenarios, scenes, etc. by using language that would appeal to physical senses such as; smell, sight, touch, taste, and sound. For example, “Then the darkening firs And the sudden whirring of water of the knifed down a fern-hidden Cliff and splashed unseen into mist in the shadows.” (II. 5. 3-4) This quote is explaining how the day is turning into night, the trees are darkening, the water is swaying with the wind, and the trees vanishing behind the thick fog. “we slogged Through the
Imagery is the visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work (Imagery). In the Fellowship of the ring, Tolkien utilizes this more than any other literary device. On page 80 Tolkien described the elves for the
Imagery is defined as the use of figurative language to represent objects, actions and ideas in such a way that it appeals to our physical senses. The author, Isabel A...
Imagery is defined as language that appeals to one or more of the senses. It allows the writer to convey a deeper message while entertaining the reader at the same time. Often it is used to help the readers connect what the edification is to their own real life experiences. Imagery can be used to intrigue sight, smell, feel, taste, or hearing. Writing is considered not well written without imagery because people enjoy the feeling of a personal connection with the story. The Authors that are featured in Prentice Hall Literature Poetry Collection 4 do an exceptional job of involving imagery in their writings.
The author Micheal Paterniti uses different forms of imagery such as visual, auditory and kinesthetic imagery. Visual imagery helps the reader create a mental image from what they reading “It was summer, it was winter. The village disappeared behind skiens of fog…The ocean which was green and wild, carried the boats out past Jackrock bank.” (1)the visual aspect of
Not only does he use imagery in this sentence he alse uses figurative language with makes the imagery even better, he uses an oxymoron when he says “depressingly happy faces” and “dingy bulletin boards.” Khan also used imagery by saying “When the immigration official ushered me into a back room, drabby furnished with a rectangular table and four chairs,” the way Khan uses imagery is just very descriptive and almost makes you feel like you were there. Chavez still uses imagery when she says “It would make no sense if witnesses identified a six-foot-tall, blond male,” this is an example of imagery but not in anyway as descriptive as Khan’s. Chavez is getting her point across of who should not be discriminated and readers understand and picture it, but I believe the imagery could've used some more
...nable, the readers can begin to question other individual’s actions and behaviors. This is brought upon by the narrator representing that even individuals that claim they are tranquil can still have horrific actions and motives, which can create terror within the readers.
The use of imagery in the four selected texts helps the reader understand the subject and tone of the text fully. “There is No Word for Goodbye,” by Mary Tall Mountain, “Daily,” by Naomi Shihab Nye, “Hope,” by David T. Hilbun,” and, “The Day of the Storm,” by Tryoneca Booker, imagery is used in different ways. It helps to clarify events and makes descriptions more vivid. Imagery is an important part of any text.
Describing a house, a tree, or even opening a package are all very good times to use imagery to convey an image that readers can visualize in their minds. “Built of cinder blocks and was painted shocking pink. The principal tree on the place was a tall power pole sprouting transformers; it stood a few feet from the canal and threw a pleasant shade across the drive.” This example of visual imagery helps to visualize the surroundings that the writing piece takes place. Describing a main item in the story or essay is another good use for visual imagery. “The pot was handsome, and the tree looked like a miniature version of the classic oasis scene in the desert. When the plant was delivered, a small chameleon arrived with it and soon made the living
Imagery is shown in certain poems to bring out the senses. An example of one of these poems is After Apple Picki...
Prior to the 1980s, sensationalism in news was primarily conceived in terms of story content, referring to news coverage of ‘crime, violence, natural disasters, accidents, and fires, along with amusing, heartwarming, shocking, or curious vignettes about people in the area’ (Adams, 1978). Since the 1980s, stories dealing with celebrities, crime, sex, disasters, accidents, and public fears have been constantly labeled as sensational (Ehrlich, 1996). In essence, news stories that ‘violate a comfortable psychological distance between audience members and their perceptions of events in the physical world could be considered sensational news stories for their potential to provoke more sensory and emotional reactions than what society generally deems proper to experience (Grabe, Shuahua & Barnett,
Imagery – how has Duffy used the words used to create pictures in the reader’s head?
Media technologies are becoming an important aspect of today’s society. Each and every day, people interact with media of many different forms. Media is commonly defined as being a channel of communication. Radio, newspapers, and television are all examples of media. It is impossible to assume that media is made up of completely unbiased information and that the media companies do not impose their own control upon the information being supplied to media users. Since many people use media very frequently, it is obvious to assume that it has affects on people. According to the text book Media Now, "media effects are changes in knowledge, attitude, or behavior that result from exposure to the mass media," (386). This leaves us with many unanswered questions about media and its influences. This paper will look at how the effects of media are determined and explore the main affects on today’s society - violence, prejudice, and sexual behavior.