Where is Imagery in the road not taken?

Answer 1

The poem relies on a metaphor in which the journey through life is compared to a journey on a road. The speaker of the poem must choose one path instead of another. Although the paths look equally attractive, the speaker knows that his choice at this moment may have a significant influence on his future. He does make a decision, hoping that he may be able to visit this place again, yet realizing that such an opportunity is unlikely. He imagines himself in the future telling the story of his life and claiming that his decision to take the road "less traveled by," the road few other people have taken, "has made all the difference."

Answer 2

Imagery in "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost is found primarily in descriptions of the two diverging paths in the wood, where one is described as grassy and not walked on, while the other is worn down by passing feet. The yellow wood, autumn leaves, and uncertainty of the outcome also contribute to the vivid imagery in the poem.