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Song Outline Worksheet using Figurative LanguageSong Title : _______________________________________________

Songwriter(s) : ____________________________________________

Verse I (How does the story begin and enter the chorus?)

Chorus (how does the chorus summarise the main idea of the story?)

Verse II (How does the story continue? How does this verse expand the story?)

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Bridge (Similar to the Chorus; how does it contrast to Verse I and II; what is the new perspective?)

Verse III (How does the story end?) Or Chorus (How is the Chorus changed to show an end to the story?)

Brainstorming Section :

What theme do I want to explore in my song? (Use the song theme chart to help you)

What interesting figurative language ideas do I want to use in this song?

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Lyric Themes and LibrarySUBJECT

TIMEFRAME EMOTION LIFE ACTION

PHYSICAL EFFECTS

At HomeBoyfriendGirlfriendHusbandWifeBabyChildTeenagerParentsGrandparentsOther RelativesFriendsFamilyEnemiesNeighboursPetsCelebrity

PlaceHome/AwayA RoomRestaurantBarPark/GardenStreetTown/CityA Special place

ObjectPossessionsClothesPurchasesTechnologyFurnitureGreen IssuesHobbiesFoodHolidaysFitnessLeisure

TransportTrainBus/CoachCarAeroplaneBikeMotorbike

PastPresentFutureChanging

TalkingThinkingReflectingHopesDreamsWantsNeeds

I/He/She

PositiveLoveFriendshipKindnessWarmthPassionJoyPleasureHappinessTendernessCompassionEmpathySympathyUnderstandingJusticeStrengthThoughtfulHumilityModesty

OppositesInferior/SuperiorIntrovert/Extrovert

NegativeSadnessConcernsFearsAnguishAngerTemperDoubtResentmentRegretRemorseUnjustJealousyHatePainDreadWeaknessGriefCrazyHurtShameTerrorShockWickedThoughtlessArrogance

RelationshipsStartKeepEndFulfillingUnfulfillingEngagementMarriageDivorceSeparationAnniversariesChildrenParentsFriendsFamilyPolice

Life EventsBirthLifeDeathGood Health / Poor HealthCancerMental HealthProblemsDepressionHealing/CureAccidents/TraumasAbuse/Self HarmHaving Children/GrandchildrenLosing a child, friend, parent, relative or petLose faith or hopeBuying a New HomeMovingSelling a HomeHomelessSchool LifeBullyingPass ExamsGraduateFind a New JobJob LossRedundancyFinancial ProblemsVictim of CrimeIdentity theftCriminalWinning/Inheriting moneyChangeStays the sameTraumaUntimely Death

PositiveMakes SenseConcernedTruthSorryRepentantApologeticRegretWith FaithKnowinglyFairlyWillinglyEffortlesslyWith FeelingIn ControlCan  RecallDesiredKeepWiselyStrengthEagerPatientOrganisedSelf ReliantGivingWishesHopesDreamsAcceptanceApprovalGive time/moneyNegativeLiesNot SorryUnfairlyNo faithUnknowinglyUnwillinglyUnfeelingLack controlCan’t RecallNot DesiredDiscardUnwiselySupremacyHeartlessControlReticentImpatientDisorganisedNeeds othersRejectionSenselessUnconcernedTakingTake time/moneyCause trouble

PositiveLaughterAmusementEcstasyHugsKissesComfortCherishedNearsHelpfulRun toCalmnessSelf controlHard workingCourageCelebrateAnimatedSatisfactionSurpriseLoveAttention

NegativeTearsPanicNumbnessCling toPush AwayWalk AwayRun AwayViolenceIsolationSeparationPhobicShakingLazyDramaticDisasterUnresolvedIgnoredLack of attention

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