Use Of Imagery In A Christmas Memory By Truman Capote

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The short story “A Christmas Memory” by Truman Capote, has a lot of imagery. The imagery creates a imagine in your mind by using your five senses. Imagery is used to create a picture in your head so you understand better. Imagery is used to create a setting and mood. The imagery, setting, and mood can change a lot throughout a story just like through this story “A Christmas Memory”. On page 338 it says “A great black stove is its main feature, but there is also a big round table and a fireplace with two rocking chairs placed in front of it.”. This line or sentence sets the mood because it is a peaceful sight. It means that they enjoy being together and cooking together. It shows that they actually spend time together since there is a fireplace

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