Figurative Language - Song Lyrics

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What is Personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. Example: 'The stars will cry.'

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What is Hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. Example: 'I'd catch a grenade for ya.'

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What is a Metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.' Example: 'Today was a fairytale.'

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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 'like' or 'as.' Example: 'Her smile is like the sun.'

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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. Example: 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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What is Onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes. Example: 'Buzz' for the sound of a bee.

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What is the purpose of Figurative Language?

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Figurative language enhances writing by creating vivid imagery and expressing ideas in creative ways.

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Identify an example of Personification in song lyrics.

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An example of personification is 'The stars will cry.'

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Identify an example of Hyperbole in song lyrics.

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An example of hyperbole is 'I must have called a thousand times.'

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Identify an example of a Metaphor in song lyrics.

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An example of a metaphor is 'Today was a fairytale.'