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Musical Figurative Language Assignment

This assignment delves into the rich world of figurative language in popular music, focusing on various devices such as similes, metaphors, alliteration, hyperbole, onomatopoeia, and imagery. It analyzes songs like "Brighter Than the Sun" by Colbie Caillat, "Grade 8" by Ed Sheeran, and "I Choose You" by Sara Bareilles, showcasing how artists use language creatively. We explore how these elements enhance meaning and emotional impact, revealing the artistry behind the lyrics.

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Musical Figurative Language Assignment

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  1. Musical Figurative Language Assignment Allissa Valenzuela Period 6

  2. Simile • Brighter Than the Sun by ColbieCaillat • Boy, we go together like peanuts and Paydays, Marley and reggae

  3. Metaphor • Grade 8 by Ed Sheeran • My mind is a warrior, My heart is a foreigner

  4. Alliteration • Uncharted by Sara Bareilles • Compare where you are to where you want to be, and you'll get nowhere

  5. Hyperbole • Red and Black Les Miserables • Had you been there today, You might also have known, How the world may be changed, In just one burst of light!, And what was right seems wrong, And what was wrong seems right!

  6. Onomatopoeia • I Choose You by Sara Bareilles • Let the bough break, let it come down crashing.

  7. Imagery/Sensory • Speak Now by Taylor Swift • Wearing a gown shaped like a pastry • And the organ starts to play asong that sounds like a death march.

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