Figurative Language in Songs A

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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, 'Her smile is like the sun.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, '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. For example, 'I've told you a million times.'

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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 imagery?

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Imagery is descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a mental picture for the reader. For example, 'The golden sun set behind the mountains, casting a warm glow over the valley.'

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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. For example, 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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What is assonance?

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Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words. For example, 'The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain.'

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What is rhyme?

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Rhyme is the repetition of similar sounds in the final syllables of words, often used in poetry and songs. For example, 'cat' and 'hat' rhyme.

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What is a cliche?

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A cliche is an overused expression or idea that has lost its originality and impact. For example, 'Time heals all wounds.'

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What is symbolism?

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Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities. For example, a dove often symbolizes peace.