Imagism

Pronunciation: /ˈɪmədʒɪsm/

Imagism (noun)

  1. A modern style of poetry that focuses on clear, sharp images and strong, direct language.
  2. A literary movement from the early 1900s that promoted short, vivid poems built around precise pictures.

Examples

  • Imagism uses clear images instead of long explanations.
  • The poem follows imagism by focusing on sharp, vivid pictures.