What is an example of a metaphor in song lyrics?

Poetic Devices in Music

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Arts
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8th Grade
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Hard
John Kimani
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
You're a shining diamond
You're a sky full of stars
He's a walking rainbow
She's a ray of sunshine
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Can you identify a simile used in a popular song?
Her eyes shone like diamonds
The water was as cold as ice
She ran as fast as a cheetah
His smile was as bright as the sun
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which popular song uses personification in its lyrics?
Shape of You by Ed Sheeran
Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen
I'm Like a Bird by Nelly Furtado
Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Give an example of alliteration in a rap music verse.
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
Sally sells seashells by the seashore.
She sells sea shells down by the sea shore.
Betty bought butter but the butter was bitter.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is onomatopoeia used in music?
By incorporating complex mathematical equations into the lyrics
By imitating natural sounds through the use of words or syllables that mimic the sound being described.
By using only instrumental music without any vocals
By creating a visual representation of the sound using abstract art
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a hyperbole commonly found in songwriting?
Accurate statements or claims
Literal statements or claims
Understated statements or claims
Exaggerated statements or claims
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain the difference between a metaphor and a simile in song lyrics.
A metaphor is used in poetry, while a simile is used in prose.
A metaphor is always a direct comparison, while a simile can be indirect.
Metaphor directly compares two unlike things, while a simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make the comparison.
A metaphor is more common in modern song lyrics, while a simile is more common in classical music.
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