The value of the mind's eye picture will be much appreciated when the
child comes to learning verbatim. Every author has a picture in mind
which he describes in words. He attempts to make the word description
so clear that those who read will also see the picture.
Children who have not yet learned to read will naturally form pictures
in their minds as you read the story. When you wish to have the child
learn the story or poem, the mind's eye picture will be of the greatest
aid. Practice with some of the examples following; make clear pictures
and review them several times; aid the child in understanding the words
that he finds are difficult.
Note the pictures described by the authors in the following poems and
prose selections.