Use Of Imagery In Thomas Alexe's This Is What It Means To Say

Some authors use imagery to describe in great detail each aspect of their work, some authors choose to use the bare minimum. Imagery plays a role in Alexie’s “This Is What It Means To Say.” The imagery used in this short story describes situations that the characters are in. Alexie, for the most part, keeps his imagery simple. However, at certain points in the story he implicates imagery in order to emphasize important points throughout the story. He uses imagery to show the readers who the characters are, how others view them, and to highlight meaningful situations. When Thomas jumps off the building, his description proves important to his character and how the reader understands his reputation among the other kids. As we learn more about