Read the excerpt below from the poem “casey at the bat” by ernest lawrence thayer and answer the question that follows.

ten thousand eyes were on him as he rubbed his hands with dirt;
five thousand tongues applauded when he wiped them on his shirt.
then while the writhing pitcher ground the ball into his hip,
defiance gleamed in casey’s eye, a sneer curled casey’s lip.

source: thayer, ernest lawrence. “casey at the bat.” poetry foundation. poetry foundation, n. d. web. 24 june 2011.

which technique is the author using in this stanza?

simile
alliteration
imagery
onomatopoeia
the answer is c

C. Imagery.

Explanation:

Imagery is a figurative language that is employed to describe through vivid descriptions with a visual appeal and symbolism. It represents the ideas, actions, and objects in such a manner that appeals to our physical senses. The poet's aim is to create a visual image into the minds of the readers through the use of certain words. Thus, the excerpt from the poem "Casey at the Bat" by Ernest Lawrence exemplifies "imagery" as it describes the characters in different prospects.

C. Imagery.

Explanation:

Imagery is a figurative language that is employed to describe through vivid descriptions with a visual appeal and symbolism. It represents the ideas, actions, and objects in such a manner that appeals to our physical senses. The poet's aim is to create a visual image into the minds of the readers through the use of certain words. Thus, the excerpt from the poem "Casey at the Bat" by Ernest Lawrence exemplifies "imagery" as it describes the characters in different prospects.

the answer to this question is c.

give it into a zoo or the wilde

explanation: