Question

What are the purposes of the imagery in this passage?

Answer 1

Answer:

B,c,d,e

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

B). To emphasize the cruelty of humans .

C). To create a sense of liberation .

D). To underline the reasons for rebellion .

E). To visualize the victory of the animals.

Explanation:

Imagery is elucidated as one of the most commonly employed literary devices that involves the use of a descriptive language to appeal to the readers' sense and elicit desired emotional response. It assists them to visualize the scenario and associate themselves to it effectively.

In the given excerpt from 'Animal Farm', Orwell employs imagery to highlight the cruelty suffered by humans represented by oppressed state of animals in the farm through which the audience can relate visually. A 'sense of liberation' through the image of 'whips going in flames' while the 'reasons for rebellion is emphasized' through the representation of confinements put on the animals('dog chains, nose-rings, cruel knives, etc.). The readers are able to imagine the victory of animals which is displayed via the image of 'flaming whips.' Thus, options B, C, D, and E are the correct answers.