Bonnie T, Toan P, Doris F, Alexa R, and Kyle C
Lyricism springs from vivid descriptions that work on our reservoir of feelings and associations.
Foundation of Lyricism Imagery, metaphor, simile, symbol, analogy, connotation Conveys deep emotions and direct thoughts.
Using imagery, metaphors, and strong details add color!
Imagery Evokes mental images not just visually, but emotionally & sensationally. Uses similes, metaphors, and personification.
Imagery Show! Don’t tell. I took a walk around the world to Ease my troubled mind I left my body laying somewhere In the sands of time I watched the world float to the dark Side of the moon I feel there is nothing I can doaround the worldbody layingsands of timedark Side of the moon --"Kryptonite" by Three Doors Down
Metaphor Saying one object is another, to imply that one thing has the characteristics of another. Adds color, attractiveness, and makes a piece livelier and more vivid.
Metaphor Keep it simple! “He’s the Bill Gates of Internet marketing” paints a clear picture of an extremely successful Internet marketer. Tells a story in a pint-size package.
Do’s & Don’ts
The Good, The Bad, The Ugly Should be original & fitting: Good metaphor: “My books are water; those of the great geniuses are wine -- everybody drinks water.” – Mark Twain STOP the clichés !--unimpressive: Bad metaphor: “loud and clear” “step out of the box” “any friend of yours is a friend of mine” UGLY: “Live life in the fast lane”
Make sense! Does this make sense? “Black as blueberries.” No, it doesn’t. Since when were blueberries black? Try this: “Cold as ice.” Obviously, ice is cold. Yes, even dry ice is cold. Perfect sense!
Song Lyrics Comparing lyrics in songs: BAD- Drake “Successful”: “The game needs change and I'm the motherfucking cashier” GOOD- Bob Marley “Could You Be Loved”: “The road of life is rocky and you may stumble too, So while you point your fingers someone else is judging you”
Lyricism can be funny!
In Business Ads “Nothing can eclipse the flattering glow this transparent, floral-scented spray imparts. It will moisturize and leave her skin with a radiantly beautiful sheen.”-philosophy amazing grace perfumed body gloss
In Politics “In my White House, we will know who wears pantsuits.” --Hillary Clinton, on the role her husband will play in her administration.” "You know, in the horror movie you kill the monster, and the hand re-emerges. And if you're not looking, the hand grows back and then the monster's there again. That cannot be allowed to happen." --Rudy Giuliani, on fighting terror.
Advantages of the Funny Makes the passage more attractive and interesting. Makes writing an enjoyable thing.