Elements of Creative Language Examples of imagery
What is creativity in language? Imagery using visuals:
Linguistic creativity is primarily the activity of The night was black as ever, but bright stars lit
making new meaning by a speaker (in the up the sky in beautiful and varied constellations
broadest sense of the user of language in all which were sprinkled across the astronomical
forms and in all mediums), and the re-creation landscape.
and re-interpretation of meaning(s) by a In this example, the experience of the night sky
receiver. is described in depth with color (black as ever,
What is creative language function? bright), shape (varied constellations), and
pattern (sprinkled).
Language plays a very crucial role in
imaginative and creative activity. Is it possible Imagery using sounds:
to think of writing a novel or poetry without Silence was broken by the peal of piano keys
language? Language, then not only helps us to as Shannon began practicing her concert.
control and regulate our cognitions but also
enables us to break free and engage in Here, auditory imagery breaks silence with the
creative imagination. beautiful sound of piano keys.
Why is creative language important? Imagery using scent:
Creative work in the language classroom can She smelled the scent of sweet wafting through
lead to genuine communication and co- the air, its tropical smell a reminder that she
operation. Learners use the language to do the was on vacation in a beautiful place.
creative task, so they use it as a tool, in its The scent of hibiscus helps describe a scene
original function. This prepares learners for which is relaxing, warm, and welcoming.
using the language instrumentally outside the
classroom. Imagery using taste:
What is Imagery? The candy melted in her mouth and swirls of
bittersweet chocolate and slightly sweet but
Imagery is language used by poets, novelists salty caramel blended together on her tongue.
and other writers to create images in the mind
of the reader. Imagery includes figurative and Thanks to an in-depth description of the
metaphorical language to improve the reader’s candy’s various flavors, the reader can almost
experience through their senses. experience the deliciousness directly.
Imagery is a figurative language used to Imagery using touch:
represent objects, actions, and ideas in a After the long run, he collapsed in the grass
manner that appeals to the senses. It uses with tired and burning muscles. The grass
vivid descriptive language to add depth to the tickled his skin and sweat cooled on his brow.
work. Imagery creates mental pictures in the
reader as he/she reads the text. In this example, Imagery is used to describe
the feeling of strained muscles, grass’s tickle,
and sweat cooling on skin.
What is creativity in language? Imagery using visuals:
Linguistic creativity is primarily the activity of The night was black as ever, but bright stars lit
making new meaning by a speaker (in the up the sky in beautiful and varied constellations
broadest sense of the user of language in all which were sprinkled across the astronomical
forms and in all mediums), and the re-creation landscape.
and re-interpretation of meaning(s) by a In this example, the experience of the night sky
receiver. is described in depth with color (black as ever,
What is creative language function? bright), shape (varied constellations), and
pattern (sprinkled).
Language plays a very crucial role in
imaginative and creative activity. Is it possible Imagery using sounds:
to think of writing a novel or poetry without Silence was broken by the peal of piano keys
language? Language, then not only helps us to as Shannon began practicing her concert.
control and regulate our cognitions but also
enables us to break free and engage in Here, auditory imagery breaks silence with the
creative imagination. beautiful sound of piano keys.
Why is creative language important? Imagery using scent:
Creative work in the language classroom can She smelled the scent of sweet wafting through
lead to genuine communication and co- the air, its tropical smell a reminder that she
operation. Learners use the language to do the was on vacation in a beautiful place.
creative task, so they use it as a tool, in its The scent of hibiscus helps describe a scene
original function. This prepares learners for which is relaxing, warm, and welcoming.
using the language instrumentally outside the
classroom. Imagery using taste:
What is Imagery? The candy melted in her mouth and swirls of
bittersweet chocolate and slightly sweet but
Imagery is language used by poets, novelists salty caramel blended together on her tongue.
and other writers to create images in the mind
of the reader. Imagery includes figurative and Thanks to an in-depth description of the
metaphorical language to improve the reader’s candy’s various flavors, the reader can almost
experience through their senses. experience the deliciousness directly.
Imagery is a figurative language used to Imagery using touch:
represent objects, actions, and ideas in a After the long run, he collapsed in the grass
manner that appeals to the senses. It uses with tired and burning muscles. The grass
vivid descriptive language to add depth to the tickled his skin and sweat cooled on his brow.
work. Imagery creates mental pictures in the
reader as he/she reads the text. In this example, Imagery is used to describe
the feeling of strained muscles, grass’s tickle,
and sweat cooling on skin.
