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Evocation (Noun)

Stimulation that calls up (draws forth) a particular class of behaviors; "the elicitation of his testimony was not easy".

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

The sweet melody triggered an evocation of childhood memories that brought tears to her eyes.
The politician's powerful speech led to an evocation of strong emotions from the crowd, as they chanted for change.
The strong smell of freshly baked cookies caused an instant evocation of her favorite childhood afternoons spent with her grandmother.
A simple glance at the family photo album resulted in an evocation of warmth and nostalgia for the holiday gathering that had taken place years ago.
The reading of her poem led to an evocation of a sense of empathy in her audience, as many felt a deep connection to the emotions expressed.

Calling up supposed supernatural forces by spells and incantations.

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

The sorcerer's incantation was an evocation to summon an ancient demon from the depths of the underworld.
The ritual involved an evocation of the spirits of the forest, where participants would chant and dance to call upon the ancient powers.
In many ancient cultures, evocation was a common practice among shamans to conjure up guidance and wisdom from other realms.
The warlock's spell was a careful evocation of dark energies, which eventually consumed the village.
The priestess carefully chose her words, knowing that an evocation of the wrong entity could put the entire town in peril.

Imaginative re-creation.

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

The artist's vivid depiction of the battle scene was an evocation of the chaos and confusion that must have reigned during the actual event.
In his novel, the writer made an evocation of ancient Greek society, complete with descriptions of marketplace scenes and mythology.
Her novel was less a historical work than an evocation of the spirit and culture of Renaissance Italy.
The evocation of the mythical Golden Age in the poem created a nostalgic yearning in readers.
The composer's symphony was intended as an evocation of the beauty and fury of the sea, with crashing waves and soaring melodies.