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Carried-over imagery

Imagery
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

An image that begins in one line and is intentionally extended or developed across an enjambed line break for continuity and emphasis.

Detailed Definition
A poetic device where imagery or metaphor introduced in one line carries over seamlessly into subsequent lines or stanzas, often through enjambment. This allows the figurative idea to develop organically without interruption, reinforcing thematic cohesion and fluidity in the poem’s visual or symbolic framework.
Example
Example in poetry:
A metaphor begun at one line’s end and continued into the next; Image of “spilled light” spanning across enjambment; Narrative detail extending via line-break to emphasise motion; Colour imagery carried beyond a stanza boundary
Additional Notes
Maintains imagery across line breaks; emphasizes continuity of metaphor; works well with enjambment for smooth transitions.
Also Known As
Extended imagery Continuing metaphor Sustained image Carried symbolism Figurative enjambment
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