Get on the peace train
"Out on the edge of darkness, there rides the peace train."
Darkness isn't a thing...so this must be...
Personification
Darkness is personified as something tangible, and the peace train is personified as a positive force.
Which country is Bob Dylan from? Double points if you know the state.
USA, Minnesota
A working class hero is something to be."
This is an example of a..
a metaphor. The phrase implies that being a working-class hero is a metaphorical state of being.
What is the title of the novel by Vitor Hugo where this song is featured?
Les Misérables
And I see no bravery in your eyes anymore, _____ ________.
Finish the lyric: is this irony or a metaphor
The irony lies in the absence of bravery despite the expectation, replaced only by sadness.
Yusuf Islam wrote this song, BUT he was called what at the time he had written this song?
Cat Stevens
"You play with my world like it's your little toy." is an example of a ....
metaphor.
The world being referred to as a toy is a metaphor for the power and control wielded by those in authority.
This song was originally written by...
John Lennon
Find a lyric that shows that the music serves as a metaphor for the collective spirit and determination of the people.
"It is the music of the people who will not be slaves again."
Which lyric shows, the lasting impact of a presence that brings sorrow that can been seen on his....
"Tears drying on their face, he has been here." The tears drying on their face metaphorically represent the lasting impact of a presence that brings sorrow.
The ____ _______ symbolizes a collective journey toward peace and unity.
peace train.
"Oh, peace train take this country, come take me home again." The peace train symbolizes a collective journey toward peace and unity.
"And your death will come soon, I'll follow your casket by the pale afternoon." The _______ lies in the speaker expressing a desire for the person's death, yet being willing to witness the funeral.
irony
This lyric shows alliteration with the sound H
"They hurt you at home and they hit you at school"
"Do you hear the people sing? Singing the song of angry men?"
The _______ lies in the juxtaposition of singing and anger, suggesting a peaceful yet determined resistance.
irony
"Houses burnt beyond repair, the smell of death is in the air."
is a great example of a....
The description exaggerates the destruction and impact of conflict.
"Ooh-ah, ee-ah, ooh-ah, come on now, peace train." is an example of...
repetition.
The repetition of sounds creates a rhythmic and emphatic effect, enhancing the call for peace.
"You that build all the bombs, you that build the death planes."
is an example of a hyperbole.
The description exaggerates the role of those involved in war machinery, emphasizing the destructive nature of their creations.
"There's room at the top, they're telling you still, but first you must learn how to smile as they kill."
The idea of learning to smile as they kill_________
means..... and this is an example of ___________
symbolizes the harsh realities one might face on the way to success.
symbolism
Which oxymoron shows the hope for a new beginning amid challenging times?
"There is a life about to start when tomorrow comes." The pairing of "life about to start" and "tomorrow comes" may be seen as an oxymoron, highlighting the hope for a new beginning amid challenging times.
James Blunt served in the _______ army.
British Army
Which lyrics show: The use of imagery conveys a poignant emotional state, reflecting on the current state of the world.
"Now I've been crying lately, thinking about the world as it is."
"You hide in your mansion while the young people's blood flows out of their bodies." The pairing of "hide" and "mansion" may be seen as _ __________, highlighting the contrast between luxury and the harsh reality of war.
an oxymoron
"A working class hero is something to be.
Comparing "working class" and "hero" means this is ..
an oxymoron, as heroes are often associated with grandeur, while the working class typically isn't.
"The blood of the martyrs will water the meadows of France." is an example of
symbolism because the blood of the martyrs symbolizes the sacrifice that will lead to a better future.
The _______ is personified as being blind to its disgrace, attributing human characteristics to the collective.
A nation blind to their disgrace since he's been here."
Personification: