FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE PROJECT

Mrs. Cortigiani, ESL 3

You will be finding examples of figurative language in music. Specifically, you will need to find an example for a:

1) Simile2) Metaphor3) Personification4) Hyperbole5) Alliteration6) Onomatopia

Directions:

PART 1

1) Choose a song from each figurative language category. 2) Go to youtube.com and search the name of the song and singer, with the word

“lyrics” for the video. 3) Read the lyrics as you listen to the music. Find the example(s) of figurative

language in the song. 4) Choose 1 song of your own, and identify the figurative language. The lyrics and

song MUST BE PRE-APPROVED by me.

PART 2:

Next, put together a Power Point presentation. You will make 2 slides for each type of figurative language.

Slide 1:

1) You must include a title (name of the figurative language)2) Define the figurative language3) Identify the name of the song4) Add a picture that relates to your song5) Link to song on Youtube (lyrics version)

Slide 2:

1) Write out the lyrics where there is the figurative language.

2) On the bottom of the slide, explain how these lyrics demonstrate figurative language. You will also be required to present your Powerpoint to the class.

PART 3: You will then present your Powerpoint to the class.

List of approved songs:

Similes Metaphors

“Like a Rolling Stone,” by Bob Dylan “Life is a Highway,” Rascall Flatts

“When I look at You” Miley Cyrus “I am a Rock,” Simon and Garfunkel

“I Love You Like a Love Song, “ Selena Gomez “You are the Sunshine of My Life,” Stevie Wonder

Hyperbole Personification

“Fireflies” by Owl City October’s Storm” Reign of Kindo

“Just the Way You Are” Bruno Mars “Stop and Stare” by One Republic

“Breaking Free,” from High School Musical “Little Talks” by Of Mouse and Men

Alliteration Onomatopia

“Rockin’ Robin” by the Jackson 5 “Old McDonald Had a Farm”

“Run Rudolph Run” Chuck Berry “The Trolley Song,” Judy Garland