Question

Which sense does the imagery in this line appeal to?

Answer 1

The imagery that the line "The wounding cords that bind and strain" appeals to is touch.

Poets employs imagery in an attempt to transport the readers into a sensory new experience. This element of poetry will provide us with mental snapshots that will appeal to our senses of taste, touch, sight, sound and smell. This are useful when seeking to connect emotianally to the poem.  the images show us a meaning.

Answer 2

Touch, the wounding cords that bind and strain represents touch.