Figurative Language - Song Lyrics

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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Example of hyperbole in song lyrics?

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"I must have called a thousand times."

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What is a simile?

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A comparison using 'like' or 'as'.

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Example of simile in song lyrics?

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"Just like a moth drawn to a flame."

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What is imagery?

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Words or phrases that appeal to the 5 senses.

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Example of imagery in song lyrics?

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"The stars danced in the sky."

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Example of metaphor in song lyrics?

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"Time is a thief."

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same beginning sound in a series of words.

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Example of alliteration in song lyrics?

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"She sells sea shells by the sea shore."