The Imagery of Smell
The smell is one of the vital human senses, and the author depicts it when talking about the smell of salt. The author writes, "In the darkness, he touched her arm, and said, stay here. She did not move, just waited. The smell of saltwater was strong. She heard the faint gurgle of water."
The imagery of the girl
The imagery of hearing is depicted when the author describes the girl’s accent. The author writes, “When she spoke English, her accent sounded exotic, Jonathan thought. With her dark skin, high cheekbones, and black hair, she might have been a model."
The imagery of the fingers
The girl's seductive touch on Marshall's shoulders using her tender fingers aids readers to visualize and feel the reaction that is taking place. The author writes, "Perhaps we are, she said while resting her hand on his shoulder. Her fingers were long and delicate. She had beautiful fingers.”
The imagery of Marisa’s boyfriend
Description of Marisa’s boyfriend depicts the sense of sight to readers. The author writes, “He was an American, a beefy, red-faced fellow built like a footballer, with longish hair and wire-frame glasses that did not suit his thick features. He looked like a pig trying to appear scholarly.”
