Figurative Language
I’m the sunshine in your hair
I’m the shadow on the ground
I’m the whisper in the wind
I’m your imaginary friend
Metaphor
--Lonestar
Like the winners at the Oscars, I received ACCOLADES from my parents for my good grades.
praise
words that end with the same sound
Rhyme
RED
Love, Hate, Passion, Blood
You walk into your room and see blood on the floor, an open bird cage and a happily purring cat.
The cat ate the bird.
"Darling don't be afraid I have loved you for a thousand years..."
Hyperbole
--Cristina Perri
These could make bees more VULNERABLE so that disease and pests could harm them more easily.
susceptible to harm
AABB (lines 1 & 2 rhyme, lines 3 &4 rhyme)
Rhyming patterns
LION
courage, bravery, power
Children line up quietly with their colorful lunch boxes.
It is lunchtime in an elementary classroom.
"The stars will cry the blackest tears tonight...."
Personification
--Anthem of our Dying Day
Again, they searched METICULOUSLY, but still no keys were found.
carefully
a group of lines that are grouped together, looks like a paragraph
Stanza
WATER
life, adaptability, cleansing,
By the time Ashton showed up to the coffee shop, Jake was on his third cup of coffee. Amy stated, "I am so sorry...."
Amy is late and is about to explain why she was late.
"Can we pretend that airplanes in the night sky are like shooting stars
I could use a wish right now, a wish right now..."
Simile
B.o.B. featuring Hailey Williams
Incomprehensible
Stanza with 4 lines
Quatrain
ROAD
Life journey, life choices
The children were giggling and running in excitement. The mom and dad packed the car. Everyone piled into the car.
The family is going on vacation.
"Right from the start
You were a thief
You stole my heart
And I your willing victim"
Metaphor
---Pink
Clyde gave the woman a PETULANT little boy look, but then smiled and patted her arm.
RUDE, OF ILL HUMOR
Type of literary work that includes, rhythm, rhyme, and symbolism, it evokes feelings
Poetry
SEA
life's journey, freedom, adventure
Yellow tape surrounded the house so no one could get in...
A crime has been committed.