Imagery (Junior Cert English): Flashcards
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'Glossy purple clot' describes
'Glossy purple clot' describes
First ripe blackberry
Deep colour/look symbolises
Deep colour/look symbolises
Height of youth
'Glossy purple clot' also symbolises
'Glossy purple clot' also symbolises
Promise of enjoyment
Berry portrayed as
Berry portrayed as
Valuable & brimming with potential
Berry compared to
Berry compared to
Precious stone
'Clot' hints at quality of berry
'Clot' hints at quality of berry
Juicy, almost blood-like
'Clot' connects to
'Clot' connects to
Summer's blood
Berry image represents youth's
Berry image represents youth's
Initial excitement & innocence
Early experiences described as
Early experiences described as
Alluring & sweet
'Rat-grey fungus' symbolises
'Rat-grey fungus' symbolises
Decay & disappointment
Grey colour creates sense of
Grey colour creates sense of
Spoilage & unpleasantness
Fungus contrasts with
Fungus contrasts with
Initial joy of harvest
Decay imagery highlights
Decay imagery highlights
Inevitable decay & harsh reality
Fungus reflects shift from
Fungus reflects shift from
Youthful innocence to adult disillusionment
Theme of mouldy berries
Theme of mouldy berries
Impermanence