Sensory Association and its Role in Forming the Rhetoric Imagery

Abstract

Sensory association is one of the most notable figurative arts that combine more than one sense in the thought-image production process. Such image will not be highlighted in the mind of addressee using a single sense, but with the collaboration of all senses so as to draw out that image .Such pattern of expression was spontaneously used in the past by many poets; consequently, this pattern is obviously seen in ancient literature. It is reflected in the poems, in the analysis of literature figures and in the interpretation of interpreters. To sum up, this study proved that sensory correspondence is a significant component of the rhetoric image that is employed to explain the meaning of Arab speeches’ style. Sensory correspondence was also associated with the Arabic language from its appearance until the present day since the appearance of language. Evidence on this is provided by many Quranic verses and Arabic poems. Finally, sensory correspondence plays an important role in forming a rhetoric imagery that is capable of conveying the meaning effectively.