Writers use words to give us a picture or image without actually saying what they mean. Can you trace some images used in the poem (The Tale of Custard the Dragon)?
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Source: TextbookYes, the poet uses vivid imagery to create pictures in the reader’s mind. For example:
- “mouth like a fireplace” gives the image of flames and heat.
- “chimney for a nose” suggests smoke or steam.
- “clashed his tail like iron in a dungeon” creates the sound and strength of the dragon’s tail.
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