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What is imagery in the context of poetry?(1 point)
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the overall emotional atmosphere of a poem
the overall emotional atmosphere of a poem

the location and time frame that a poem takes place in
the location and time frame that a poem takes place in

descriptions in a poem that appeal to the five senses
descriptions in a poem that appeal to the five senses

overarching ideas in a poem that help create meaning
overarching ideas in a poem that help create meaning
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In the context of poetry, imagery refers to **descriptions in a poem that appeal to the five senses**. This involves language that evokes visual, auditory, tactile, olfactory, and gustatory experiences for the reader.