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Music Lyrics

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

"Fight Song" by Rachel Platten

Like a small boat

On the ocean

Sending big waves

Into motion...

This is my fight song

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Metaphor

c)

Onomatopoeia

d)

Simile

2.

"Boom Clap" by Charlie XCX

Boom clap

The sound of my heart

the beat goes

on and on and on and on and

Boom clap

a)

Metaphor

b)

Onomatopaeia

c)

Personification

d)

Simile

3.

"Stereo Hearts" by Gym Class Heroes

My heart's a stereo

It beats for you, so listen close,

Hear my thoughts in every note

a)

Idiom

b)

Metaphor

c)

Onomatopoeia

d)

Simile

4.

"What About Us" by P!nk

We are searchlights, we can see in the dark

We are rockets, pointed up at the stars

We are billions of beautiful hearts

a)

Idiom

b)

Metaphor

c)

Onomatopoeia

d)

Simile

5.

I found ...... for me

Darling just dive right in

And follow my lead

a)

a love

b)

a passion

c)

a loop

d)

a heart

6.

In the song "Jealous Guy", the line "I was shivering inside" repeats. Why does the writer repeat this line?

a)

This represents his fear and insecurity. He was afraid to lose his wife.

b)

This represents his anger and jealousy.

7.

"Sound of Silence" by Disturbed

Hello Darkness, my old friend

I've come to talk with you again

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

d)

Simile

8.

"Million Reasons" by Lady Gaga

You're giving me a million

reasons to let you go

You're giving me a million

reasons to quit the show

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

d)

Simile

9.

"Love You Like a Love Song" by Selena Gomez

I want you to know, baby

I love you like a love song

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

d)

Simile

10.

"Moves Like Jagger" by Maroon 5

Moves like Jagger

I've got the moves like Jagger

I've got the moves like Jagger

a)

Metaphor

b)

Onomatopoeia

c)

Personification

d)

Simile

11.

"Can't Stop That Feeling" by Justin Timberlake

I got that sunshine in my pocket

Got that good soul in my feet

a)

Metaphor

b)

Onomatopoeia

c)

Personification

d)

Simile

12.

Identify the literary device used in the line: 'You're a sky full of stars.'

a)

A) Metaphor

b)

B) Simile

c)

C) Personification

d)

D) Hyperbole

13.

What is the main theme of the song 'Imagine' by John Lennon?

a)

A) Love

b)

B) Peace

c)

C) Adventure

d)

D) Wealth

14.

In the song 'Firework' by Katy Perry, what does the 'firework' symbolize?

a)

A) Fear

b)

B) Happiness

c)

C) Potential

d)

D) Anger

15.

Which of the following lines from a song is an example of personification?

a)

A) The wind whispered through the trees.

b)

B) Her smile was as bright as the sun.

c)

C) He ran like the wind.

d)

D) The stars danced in the sky.

16.

In the song 'Rolling in the Deep' by Adele, what does 'rolling in the deep' mean?

a)

A) Being in love

b)

B) Being in trouble

c)

C) Being wealthy

d)

D) Being deeply emotional

17.

Identify the rhyme scheme in the following lyrics: 'Twinkle, twinkle, little star, How I wonder what you are.'

a)

A) ABAB

b)

B) AABB

c)

C) ABCD

d)

D) ABBA

18.

What is the tone of the song 'Hallelujah' by Leonard Cohen?

a)

A) Joyful

b)

B) Melancholic

c)

C) Angry

d)

D) Excited

19.

In the song 'Chasing Cars' by Snow Patrol, what does 'chasing cars' metaphorically represent?

a)

A) Pursuing dreams

b)

B) Wasting time

c)

C) Seeking love

d)

D) Running away

20.

Which word best describes the mood of the song 'Summertime Sadness' by Lana Del Rey?

a)

A) Nostalgic

b)

B) Joyful

c)

C) Angry

d)

D) Peaceful

21.

What is the effect of repetition in the song 'Let It Be' by The Beatles?

a)

A) It creates a sense of urgency.

b)

B) It emphasizes the message of reassurance.

c)

C) It makes the song more complex.

d)

D) It confuses the listener.

22.

In the song 'Shape of You' by Ed Sheeran, what is the primary subject?

a)

A) Friendship

b)

B) Dance

c)

C) Romance

d)

D) Adventure

23.

Identify the literary device in the line: 'I am titanium.'

a)

A) Simile

b)

B) Metaphor

c)

C) Hyperbole

d)

D) Personification

24.

What is the purpose of the imagery in the song 'Hotel California' by The Eagles?

a)

A) To create a sense of luxury

b)

B) To evoke a feeling of entrapment

c)

C) To describe a journey

d)

D) To illustrate a love story

25.

In the song 'Bohemian Rhapsody' by Queen, what does the 'bohemian' lifestyle refer to?

a)

A) A carefree and unconventional lifestyle

b)

B) A wealthy and luxurious lifestyle

c)

C) A disciplined and structured lifestyle

d)

D) A lonely and isolated lifestyle