Musical Figurative Language By Nilah Rojas Simile Skyscraper

Musical Figurative Language By: Nilah Rojas

Simile • Skyscraper- Demi Lovato “Like I’m made of glass, like I’m made of paper” • It’s a simile because shes using the word “like” and she compares herself to glass and paper; meaning she’s weak. Paper and glass break easily.

Metaphor • Firework by Katy Perry “Baby, you’re a firework. . ” • This is a metaphor because she compares you to a firework; meaning be yourself and stand up for yourself and others. It doesn’t use “like” or “as”.

Alliteration • Rockin’ Robin by Michael Jackson “ Rockin’ Robin, rock” • Alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words. These lyrics all start with a “r” at the beginning of each word.

Hyperbole • Grenade by Bruno Mars “I’d catch a grenade for you, throw my hand on a blade for you…” • A hyperbole are exaggerated statements, not to be taken seriously. This was a hyperbole because he said he would ‘catch a grenade’. He just wants to say that he would do anything for her, but not for real.

Onomatopoeia • Firework by Katy Perry “Boom, Boom. Even brighter than the moon, moon” • This is a onomatopoeia because they use words associated with what is being said. In these lyrics the onomatopoeia is “boom, boom”.

Imagery/Sensory Details • I’m Yours by Jason Mraz “I tried to be chill but you’re so hot that I melted; I felt right through the cracks, now I’m trying to get back” • These lyrics were imagery/ sensory details because you can visualize what is going on during that time.