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Posted by mike on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 9:58am.

in Obama's speech...Yet, every so often the oath is taken amidst gathering clouds and raging storms...Is this an example of imagery...i feel this is appealing to sight...in analysing...the oath is taken place among a crisis in america...economical crisis and well as war

English - Writeacher, Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 10:23am
Yes, you're right. Those are metaphors: "gathering clouds" and "raging storms."
English - Writeacher, Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 10:24am
... and yes, metaphors are one type of literary device that produce imagery.

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