ImageryDescriptive words that create a picture in the

reader’s mind.

READING STRATEGY: Visualizing!!!

Imagery in “Casey at the Bat”• Line 3

“So, when Cooney died at second, and Burrows did the same,”

• Lines 15-16“And when the dust had lifted, and they saw what had occurred, There was Blakey safe at second, and Flynn a-huggin’ third.”

• Lines 21-22“There was ease in Casey’s manner as he stepped into his place, There was pride in Casey’s bearing and a smile on Casey’s face;”

• Line 27“Then when the writhing pitcher ground the ball into his hip, Defiacne glanced in Casey’s eye, a sneer curled Casey’s lip”

• Line 43“They saw his face grow stern and cold, they saw his muscles strain,”

• Line 48“And now the air is shattered by the force of Casey’s blow.”

• Line 49-52“Oh, somewhere in this favored land the sun is shining bright, The band is playing somewhere, and somewhere hearts are light; And somewhere men are laughing, and somewhere children shout, But there is no joy in Mudville. Mighty Casey has struck out.”

What is the Effect of the Imagery?

Poem’s Version Alternative Version

“Then when the writhing pitcher ground the ball into his hip, Defiance glanced in Casey’s eye, a sneer curled Casey’s lip”

The pitcher held the ball by his side and Casey looked at the pitcher with a smile.

What is the Effect of the Imagery?

Poem’s Version Alternative Version

“They saw his face grow stern and cold, they saw his muscles strain,”

Casey was anxious during his up to bat.

“There Is No Word For Goodbye”

• Be looking for examples of imagery in the poem.

• Be prepared to explain the effect of the imagery.

• The net of wrinkles into wise black pools.– Helps us picture her eyes.– Describe the character—know she older