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Song Lyrics Poetic Devices

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Figurative language and literary devices used in song lyrics.

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1
Which of the lines below is an example of TOUCH (tactile) IMAGERY?
I'll be riding that train, I'll be singing that song
I turn the other cheek, and I feel the slap and the sting
I could turn mountains to sand
2
Which of the lines below is an example of a SIMILE?
Sometimes it hard sometimes it's strange
Cold like wet cement
You must be crazy for me
3
Which of the lines below is the best example of a METAPHOR?
Ain't that enough, I held the world back for you, ain't that enough
I know that you're shaken
I saw you with your new friends, you wear them so well
4
Which of the lines below is the best example of a METAPHOR?
You can call me here at home
Throw open the shade that covers my mind
If I...tranquilize, I might...vaporize, they couldn't supervise...criticize
5
Which of the lines below is the best example of ALLITERATION?
My thoughts are race cars running 'round my head
If wishes were horses, this beggar would ride
Time to come together, time to realize
6
Which of the lines below is an example of a METAPHOR?
It's so hard to listen to these trains
As black as night
There's a hole in my jeans I only wanted to fade
7
Which of the lines below is an example of an IDIOM?
Come on let it rain, let it rain down on me
Before your cover's blown
A tilt-a-whirl set up with a merry-go-round
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BONUS QUESTION: Which of the lines below is the best example of an IDIOM?
I've got a chrome plated heart
I hold my tongue
Can't you see I'm going where I can see the sun rise?
I've seen it before, this mist that covers your eyes
9
Which of the lines below is an example of an IDIOM?
I hold my tongue
I'm as free as a fire
How would I know, if you don't tell me so
10
Which of the lines below is an example of SIGHT (visual) IMAGERY?
With my fingers in the dirt, I was part of the earth
I pick up the broken pieces, I put them back into the sky
Ain't the night heavy?
11
Which of the lines below is an example of SOUND (auditory) IMAGERY?
I've got this...notion life is...an ocean I've been drowning in emotion
I want to hear the breaking glass
I will ride destiny’s trail
12
Which of the lines below is an example of SIGHT (visual) IMAGERY?
My first tattoo, you and me forever in red and black and blue
I'll be riding that train, I'll be singing that song
You must be crazy for me
13
Which of the lines below is an example of TOUCH (tactile) IMAGERY?
If I wanted to I could do anything right...If I wanted to I could...
I'm not very cold, every now and then I can feel the subway heat
Her eyes are black as leather
14
Which of the lines below is an example of ALLITERATION?
Don't you wanna know, don't you wanna be someone who takes a chance
This human chain will be unbroken
I have watched as all my dreams went walking out the door
15
Which of the lines below is an example of REPETITION/REFRAIN?
If you want to, You can call...If you want to...Leave a message
I only feel the steel of the red hot truth
It would be your love that's sinking like a stone
Something's gotta give somewhere, forcing circles into squares
16
Which of the lines below is an example of ALLITERATION?
I have climbed the highest mountain
There are some bridges that burn beyond recognition beyond repair
I'd have my cake and eat it with a little on the side
17
Which of the lines below is an example of ALLITERATION?
I carefully reach out from behind these walls
I'm the only one who'll walk across the fire for you
Down by the muddy water of the mighty Mo
18
Which of the lines below is an example of SIGHT (visual) IMAGERY?
With the radio blasting she dreams...far
Freedom like a stone
I would scratch out all the images if I had the chance
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Which of the lines below is an example of SMELL (olfactory) IMAGERY?
Oh I...want to swallow the moon, give a smile back to you
Who's looking after this see-through heart?
I can smell the lies like a filthy net on me
20
Which of the lines below is an example of RHYME?
I'll take what I've earned, these lessons I've learned
Maybe it's my fate to swim against this tide
It's the same old game, it's just a different score
21
Which of the lines below is an example of HYPERBOLE?
And when we've gone a million miles
You lock it up now, hide the key
Tonight I'm gonna touch and go
The letting go has taken place