Figurative Language in Songs A

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a literary device that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It includes techniques like metaphors, similes, and personification.

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Define metaphor.

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one thing is another, helping to illustrate an idea or concept.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses, creating vivid mental pictures for the reader.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words or phrases, often used to create rhythm or emphasis.

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What is a cliche?

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A cliche is an overused expression or idea that has lost its originality and impact due to excessive use.

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Example of a metaphor in a song.

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"Your love is a battlefield." This compares love to a battlefield, suggesting conflict and struggle.

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Example of personification in a song.

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"The wind whispered through the trees." This gives the wind human-like qualities of whispering.

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Example of a simile in a song.

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"I’m as free as a bird." This compares freedom to a bird using 'as'.