Figurative Language in Songs

What is Onomatopoeia?

• A word that imitates the sound it represents.

• A type of figurative language that compares two unlike things.

• A literary device that involves exaggeration for emphasis.

• A word that describes a feeling or emotion.

What is Hyperbole?

• A literal statement that is always true.

• An exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally.

• A type of metaphor that compares two unlike things.

• A statement that describes something in a straightforward manner.

How can Idioms be confusing?

• They are always literal and easy to understand.

• They can have multiple meanings depending on the context.

• They can be confusing because their meanings are not literal and can vary by culture or language.

• They are only used in formal writing.

What is a Simile?

• A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

• A type of metaphor that does not use 'like' or 'as'.

• A statement that contradicts itself for effect.

• A form of personification that attributes human qualities to animals.

What is an Idiom?

• A phrase with a literal meaning

• A phrase or expression with a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning

• A type of metaphor

• A synonym for a word

What does Hyperbole do in writing?

• It adds emphasis and drama to writing by exaggerating facts or feelings.

• It provides a literal description of events.

• It creates confusion and ambiguity in the text.

• It simplifies complex ideas for better understanding.

Can you give an example of a Metaphor?

• He is a shining star in the classroom.

• The classroom was a zoo.

• Time is a thief.

• Life is a journey.

Can you give an example of a Simile?

• 'Her smile was like sunshine' is a simile comparing a smile to sunshine.

• 'He runs as fast as a cheetah' is a simile comparing speed to a cheetah.

• 'The wind whispered through the trees' is a simile comparing the wind to a whisper.

• 'Time is a thief' is a simile comparing time to a thief.

What is the purpose of Figurative Language?

• To create vivid imagery and evoke emotions in the reader or listener.

• To provide factual information in a straightforward manner.

• To simplify complex ideas into basic terms.

• To eliminate ambiguity in communication.

What is an example of Onomatopoeia in a song?

• 'bang' in 'Bang Bang'

• 'la la la' in 'La La Land'

• 'whoosh' in 'Fly Away'

• 'boom' in 'Boom Clap'