Read the line below from the poem “Tattoo” by Gregg Shapiro and answer the question that follows. the nervous blue flash in his eyes Which poetic technique does Shapiro use in this line?

The phrase “blue flash in his eyes” creates a vivid visual picture, while “nervous” adds a sense of emotion. Using language that appeals to the reader’s senses is imagery, so the correct choice is imagery. It is not a simile because it does not compare two things using “like” or “as.”

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