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word pic·ture
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word picture, word-painting, delineation, depiction, picture, characterization, characterisationnoun
a graphic or vivid verbal description
"too often the narrative was interrupted by long word pictures"; "the author gives a depressing picture of life in Poland"; "the pamphlet contained brief characterizations of famous Vermonters"
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word picture
A word picture, also known as imagery, is a literary device in which an author uses vivid and descriptive language to create a mental image or scene in the reader's mind. This is usually done by appealing to the reader's senses, such as taste, touch, smell, sound, and sight. The use of word pictures can enhance a reader's understanding and engagement with a text, making it more relatable, meaningful, and memorable.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of word picture in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of word picture in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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