What is the main imagery in the poem how the leaves came down
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The poem "A Bird Came Down the Walk" by Emily Dickinson carries the central theme of nature. It takes a subtle moment between the speaker and a bird and magnifies each occurrence. The poem itself points to other works linking the theme of nature with Dickinson's frequently visited theme of God. Using a few elements of poetry, you can study this theme of nature closely.
Imagery
The use of imagery in "A Bird Came Down the Walk" helps the reader see the bird as the speaker sees it -- living and reacting to its environment. Reading the poem you will find effective use of imagery as it displays the behavior of the bird:"He bit an Angleworm in halves/ And ate the fellow, raw." Another example of this imagery is "And then hopped sidewise to the Wall/To let a Beetle pass."
The action words "bit an Angleworm in halves" paints a vivid picture and suggests the stillness the reader must have to avoid interrupting this natural process of the bird consuming its prey. Indicating the bird "hopped ... to let a Beetle pass" suggests a preference of food -- worms over beetles. This moment illustrates how life occurs right in front of the reader and implies the importance it carries with its spectator.
Imagery
The use of imagery in "A Bird Came Down the Walk" helps the reader see the bird as the speaker sees it -- living and reacting to its environment. Reading the poem you will find effective use of imagery as it displays the behavior of the bird:"He bit an Angleworm in halves/ And ate the fellow, raw." Another example of this imagery is "And then hopped sidewise to the Wall/To let a Beetle pass."
The action words "bit an Angleworm in halves" paints a vivid picture and suggests the stillness the reader must have to avoid interrupting this natural process of the bird consuming its prey. Indicating the bird "hopped ... to let a Beetle pass" suggests a preference of food -- worms over beetles. This moment illustrates how life occurs right in front of the reader and implies the importance it carries with its spectator.
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