Question

Which line from the poem “The Lake of the Dismal Swamp” by Thomas Moore is the best example of imagery? “His path was rugged and sore” “Long and loving our life shall be,” "This lover and maid so true" “And the boat return’d no more.” ?????????

Answer 1

The correct answer is A.  “His path was rugged and sore”

Explanation:

Imagery is a literary device that helps the reader imagine in detail a situation, odor, texture, etc. as authors use descriptive language that evokes the senses. This device can be seen int he line "His path was rugged and sore" because the use of descriptive details such as "rugged" and "sore" are very specific, which would allow the reader to form a mental image of the path described by the author. Moreover, the use of imagery, in this case, appeals to the sense of sight.