Literary Elements in Songs Simile Definition A comparison

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Literary Elements in Songs

Literary Elements in Songs

Simile Definition: A comparison using like or as � “Dark Horse” by Katy Perry

Simile Definition: A comparison using like or as � “Dark Horse” by Katy Perry � What is she comparing in this part of the song? �

Metaphor Definition: A comparison not using like or as � “Down” by Jay Sean

Metaphor Definition: A comparison not using like or as � “Down” by Jay Sean � What are some things being compared in this song? �

Allusion Definition: A reference or mention of something else � “Where is the Love”

Allusion Definition: A reference or mention of something else � “Where is the Love” by Black Eyed Peas � List allusions heard in this song. �

Personification Definition: Giving human characteristics to something that is not living � “Thriller” by

Personification Definition: Giving human characteristics to something that is not living � “Thriller” by Michael Jackson � What is being personified in this song? �

Hyperbole Definition: An exaggeration � “Grenade” by Bruno Mars � What examples are there

Hyperbole Definition: An exaggeration � “Grenade” by Bruno Mars � What examples are there of hyperbole in this song? �

Onomatopoeia Definition: A word imitating a sound � “Super Bass” by Nicki Minaj �

Onomatopoeia Definition: A word imitating a sound � “Super Bass” by Nicki Minaj � What are the sound words she uses in this part of the song? �

Irony Definition: When something is the opposite of what you would expect � “You’re

Irony Definition: When something is the opposite of what you would expect � “You’re So Vain” by Carly Simon � What is ironic about this song? �

Simile “She’s like a song played again and again” “Replay” by Sean Kingston

Simile “She’s like a song played again and again” “Replay” by Sean Kingston

Onomatopoeia “Tick! Tock! on the clock but the party don’t stop” “Tik Tok” by

Onomatopoeia “Tick! Tock! on the clock but the party don’t stop” “Tik Tok” by Ke$ha

Metaphor “But you put on quite a show Really had me goin‘ But now

Metaphor “But you put on quite a show Really had me goin‘ But now it's time to go Curtain's finally closin' That was quite a show Very entertainin' But it's over now Go on and take a bow” “Take a Bow” by Rihanna

Hyperbole “You would not believe your eyes If ten million fireflies Lit up the

Hyperbole “You would not believe your eyes If ten million fireflies Lit up the world as I fell asleep” “Fireflies” by Owl City

Irony “I’m not going to write you a love song, Because you asked for

Irony “I’m not going to write you a love song, Because you asked for one Because you need one” “Love Song” by Sara Bareilles

Allusion/Metaphor “That you were Romeo You were throwing pebbles And my daddy said Stay

Allusion/Metaphor “That you were Romeo You were throwing pebbles And my daddy said Stay away from Juliet” “Love Story” by Taylor Swift

Hyperbole “Cause you know I’d walk A thousand miles If I could just see

Hyperbole “Cause you know I’d walk A thousand miles If I could just see you Tonight” “A Thousand Miles” by Vanessa Carlton

Metaphor “You are thunder, and I am the lightning” “Naturally” by Selena Gomez

Metaphor “You are thunder, and I am the lightning” “Naturally” by Selena Gomez

Simile “I need you like a heart needs a beat” “Apologize” by One Republic

Simile “I need you like a heart needs a beat” “Apologize” by One Republic ft. Timbaland

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