English Literature GCSE
Visceral Imagery
What Visceral Imagery means in English Literature GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Visceral Imagery
Imagery that relates to deep inward feelings rather than to the intellect; language that creates a physical, gut response. For example, 'the parachute silk of his punctured lung'.
Topics that use Visceral Imagery
- The Manhunt (OCR GCSE)
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