Learning throgh Songs

Learning through Songs

SASING XII KD 3.9

Figurative Language in Songs

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Personification

• Alliteration

• Onomatopoeia

What is Hyperbole?

A hyperbole is an overstatement that exaggerates a particular condition for emphasis.

What is personification?

Personification is a figure of speech in which an idea or thing is given human attributes and/or feelings or is spoken of as if it were human. 

Multiple Choice

Thousand Years (Christina Perri)



One step closer

I have died everyday waiting for you

Darling don't be afraid I have loved you

For a thousand years

I'll love you for a thousand more

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Personification

• Alliteration

Fill in the Blank

Stereo Hearts

My heart's a stereo

It beats for you, so listen close

Hear my thoughts in every note

Make me your radio

Turn me up when you feel low

This melody was meant for you

Just sing along to my stereo

The figurative language in the song lyric above is ... .

Multiple Select

Hey There Delilah (Plan White T’s)

Hey there Delilah what’s it like in New York city

I’m thousand miles away

But girl tonight you look so pretty, yes you do

Time square can’t shine as bright as you, I swear it’s true

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Personification

• Alliteration