Figurative Language in Songs

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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 enhances writing by adding depth and creativity.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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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 hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim that is not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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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 alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words or phrases, often used for poetic effect.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes, such as 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.

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Identify an example of metaphor in a song.

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In 'Just Give Me a Reason' by Pink, the line 'You were a thief, you stole my heart' is a metaphor.

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Identify an example of simile in a song.

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In 'Big Girls Don't Cry' by Fergie, the line 'I miss you like a child misses their blanket' is a simile.

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Identify an example of hyperbole in a song.

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In 'Best Day Of My Life' by American Authors, the line 'I jumped so high I touched the clouds' is a hyperbole.