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Making Pictures with Words

Poet Joseph Coelho explores how figurative and descriptive language encourages imaginative writing and creative exploration. He shows us that poems can be a snapshot of a particular moment and that we can express the thoughts and feelings of these moments through imaginative writing. Outlining the importance of expanding your vocabulary through investigating and experimenting with language, he highlights how the writing process (drafting and redrafting) can help you achieve precision of language when using descriptive words. He shows us how this process can be likened to exploring the scene of a potential photograph and how you can edit your language to create a stronger visual image.

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3 minutes