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Figurative Language in Songs

Figurative Language in Songs. Jacob Warren. Simile. Taylor Swift- Mean “You, with your words like knives” In this song, she is saying her ex boyfriend is verbally mean to her. Metaphor. Katy Perry- Firework “Cause baby you’re a firework”

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Figurative Language in Songs

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  1. Figurative Language in Songs Jacob Warren

  2. Simile • Taylor Swift- Mean • “You, with your words like knives” • In this song, she is saying her ex boyfriend is verbally mean to her

  3. Metaphor • Katy Perry- Firework • “Cause baby you’re a firework” • Katy Perry is comparing a person to an explosive firework

  4. Alliteration • Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer • Rudolph’s full name uses the “R” sound at the beginning of the word three times

  5. Hyperbole • Alicia Keys-Girl On Fire • “This girl is on fire” • In the song, she is exaggerating when describing the girl

  6. Onomatopoeia • NickiMinaj-Super Bass • “Cant you hear that boom, badoom, boom, boom, badoom, boom, bass” • NickiMinaj is using sounds to describe something

  7. Imagery • Imagine Dragons-It’s Time • “The path to heaven runs through miles of clouded hell right to the top” • These lyrics puts an image in your mind of how hard it will be before you can finally reach success

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