Exploring imagery in 'The City of my birth' by Karl Nova
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I can explain the effect of imagery in a poem.
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'The City of my birth' is a poem written by Karl Nova, published in his 2017 collection 'Rhythm and Poetry'.
Imagery refers to the use of language that evokes vivid pictures in the reader's mind.
In the poem, Nova uses visual language to paint a vivid picture of London for the reader.
The atmosphere that Nova creates is one of a busy, energetic and joyful city.
Nova's poetry is influenced by hip-hop culture and it has a natural rhythm and flow.
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