Figurative Language in Song Lyrics

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It adds depth and creativity to writing.

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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'. Example: 'Her smile is like the sun.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. Example: 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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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. Example: 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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Identify the figurative language: 'I've Just Seen a Face' by The Beatles - 'She's just the girl for me.'

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Hyperbole.

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Identify the figurative language: 'Paint the picture of the perfect place.' - One Republic.

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Alliteration.

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Identify the figurative language: 'Some kind of madness is swallowing me whole.' - Muse.

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Personification.

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Identify the figurative language: 'There's a hope that's waiting for you in the dark.' - Alessia Cara.

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Personification.