Figurative Language in Songs

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a way of using words to create a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It often involves comparisons, exaggerations, or symbolic meanings.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a figure of speech where words imitate the natural sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to. Examples include 'buzz', 'splash', and 'boom'.

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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'. For example, 'as brave as a lion'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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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. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees'.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally. It is often used for emphasis or effect. For example, 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse'.

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Identify an example of onomatopoeia in a song.

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An example of onomatopoeia in a song is 'Boom clap' from 'Boom Clap' by Charlie XCX.

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Identify an example of a simile in a song.

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An example of a simile in a song is 'Do you ever feel like a plastic bag' from 'Firework' by Katy Perry.

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Identify an example of personification in a song.

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An example of personification in a song is 'While my guitar gently weeps' from 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps' by The Beatles.

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Identify an example of hyperbole in a song.

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An example of hyperbole in a song is 'You're giving me a million reasons' from 'Million Reasons' by Lady Gaga.