Figurative Language in Songs

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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'.

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Provide an example of a simile from a song.

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An example of a simile from a song is 'I love you like a love song'.

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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.

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Give an example of personification in a song.

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An example of personification in a song is 'The wind is howling'.

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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.

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Provide an example of alliteration from a song.

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An example of alliteration is 'Baby now we've got bad blood'.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language in songs?

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Figurative language enhances the emotional impact, creates vivid imagery, and conveys complex ideas in a relatable way.

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How does figurative language differ from literal language?

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Figurative language uses comparisons and exaggerations to convey meaning, while literal language means exactly what it says.

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What is an example of a metaphor?

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An example of a metaphor is '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, used for emphasis or effect.