Literary Elements in Songs

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Literary Elements in Songs

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 What are some things being compared in this song?

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 Michael Jackson What is being personified in this song?

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 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 So Vain” by Carly Simon What is ironic about this song?

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

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

Metaphor “Take a Bow” by Rihanna “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 “Fireflies” by Owl City “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 one Because you need one” “Love Song” by Sara Bareilles

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

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

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

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