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Identifying Figurative Language
In Lyrics
direct metaphor, implied metaphor, simile,
alliteration, symbol, personification,
idiom, onomatopoeia
“DJ got us Falling in Love” – Usher
feel like a zombie gone back to life
direct metaphor, implied metaphor, simile,
alliteration, symbol, personification,
idiom, onomatopoeia
Bottoms Up” - Trey feat. Nicki Minaj
And we be doin' donuts
while we wavin' the .380
direct metaphor, implied metaphor, simile,
alliteration, symbol, personification,
idiom, onomatopoeia
“Just the Way You Are” - Bruno Mars
And when you smile, The whole
world stops and stares for a while...
direct metaphor, implied metaphor, simile,
alliteration, symbol, personification,
idiom, onomatopoeia
“Raise Your Glass” - Pink
So if you're too school for cool And
you're treated like a fool
direct metaphor, implied metaphor, simile,
alliteration, symbol, personification,
idiom, onomatopoeia
“Firework” - Katy Perry
Baby, you're a firework...
direct metaphor, implied metaphor, simile,
alliteration, symbol, personification,
idiom, onomatopoeia
“Firework” - Katy Perry
You're gonna leave 'em falling
down Boom, boom, boom
direct metaphor, implied metaphor, simile,
alliteration, symbol, personification,
idiom, onomatopoeia
“Grenade” - Bruno Mars
I gave you all I had,
and you threw it in the trash
direct metaphor, implied metaphor, simile,
alliteration, symbol, personification,
idiom, onomatopoeia
“Just a Dream” - Nelly
And now you ain't around, baby I can't
think. Should've put it down.
Should've got that ring