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What are some images in “In the Bazaars of Hyderabad by Sarojini Naidu”?

What are some images in “In the Bazaars of Hyderabad by Sarojini Naidu”?

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  1. The poem In the Bazaars of Hyderabad is a poem full of imagery i.e. it touches all the senses of humans. Following images are used in the poem:

    1. Visual Imagery: It appeals to the sense of sight. The poet describes things in vibrant colours like silver, crimson, purple, amber, blue, azure, red and white.
    2. Olfactory Imagery: It appeals to the sense of smell. e.g. smell of sandalwood, henna and spice.
    3. Auditory Imagery: It appeals to the sense of hearing. e.g. The playing of Cithar, sarangi and drum.
    4. Gustatory Imagery: It appeals to the sense of taste. e.g. the taste of citron, pomegranate and plum.
    5. Tactile Imagery: It appeals to the sense of touch. e.g. bells of the pigoens.

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