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Firework Do you ever feel like a plastic bag,Drifting through the windWanting to start again?Do you ever feel, feel so paper thinLike a house of cards,One blow from caving in?Do you ever feel already buried deep?6 feet under screams but no one seems to hear a thingDo you know that there's still a chance for you'Cause there's a spark in youYou just gotta ignite the light, and let it shineJust own the night like the 4th of July'Cause baby you're a fireworkCome on, show 'em what you're worthMake 'em go "Oh, oh, oh"As you shoot across the sky-y-y Baby, you're a fireworkCome on, let your colours burstMake 'em go "Oh, oh, oh"You're gonna leave 'em all in "awe, awe, awe"You don't have to feel like a wasted spaceYou're original, cannot be replacedIf you only knew what the future holdsAfter a hurricane comes a rainbowMaybe your reason why all the doors are closedSo you could open one that leads you to the perfect roadLike a lightning bolt, your heart will glowAnd when it's time, you'll know
Task – Close reading • Listen to and read the song lyrics. • Identify the similes and metaphors used. • Explain what the comparisons are • What is the effect of the image that is created by each metaphor/simile? • What is the message of each verse, and the chorus? • What is the overall message of the song?
Task 2 Find your own song with an inspirational message and create a static image (poster and/or powerpoint) to show your understanding. • Print/write out the lyrics – put onto an A3 sheet • Identify the metaphors and similes (or other poetic language) used and annotate the lyrics. • What is the message from the song? – Find a quote that gives that message. Put this on your static image • Use images and colour to lay your information out effectively.