Literary Devices

Literary Devices

Identifying literary devices used in songs.

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What's your favorite song lyric?

Let's see if there are literary devices used.

Onomatopoeia

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Can you recall any lyrics that uses onomatopoeia?

Onomatopoeia

Words whose sound mimics natural sounds or sounds of an object. These words help bring the reader into the scene by working on the senses.

"Boom, boom, boom, even brighter than moon, moon, moon." - Katy Perry, Fireworks

Hyperbole

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Can you recall any lyrics that uses hyperbole?

Hyperbole

Exaggerating a statement or idea to emphasize a point or emotion.

"I jumped so high, I touched the sky." - American Authors, Best Day of My Life

Alliteration

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Can you recall any lyrics that uses alliteration?

Alliteration

It involves the quick repetition of the first letters, and therefore the first sounds, of words. 

"Said I'm so sick of love songs, so sad and slow" Ne-Yo, So Sick

Imagery

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Can you recall any lyrics that uses imagery?

Imagery

The sensory words the author uses to create that image in your mind.

"Say you'll remember me

Standin' in a nice dress

Starin' at the sunset, babe

Red lips and rosy cheeks"

Taylor Swift, Wildest Dreams

Can you differentiate the four literary devices used?

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