Hyperbole in “Forever”

Posted: April 1, 2011 in Uncategorized

          A hyperbole is a huge exaggeration of reality. In the song, ” Forever,” by Drake, a hyperbole can be found in this set of lyrics. “…last name ever, first name greatest, like a sprained ankle, boy I aint’ nothing to play with.” This is a hyperbole because he is exaggerating that he is the greatest. I think Drake used a hyperbole because he wanted to try and persuade you that he is the greatest. Drake is one of my favorite artists and I listen to him all the time. If you want to listen to this amazing song, you can go to the following link- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A66LmUwXnGA

           Onomatopoeia is when you say words that represent sound such as pow. In the song, “Who Let the Dogs Out,” by Baha Men, onomatopoeia can be found in this set of lyrics. “…woof woof woof woof.” Onomatopoeia is used because woof is a sound representing a dog. I think they used onomatopoeia because woof represents a dog and thats what their song is about. This song is a classic and everybody has heard it. You need too! If you want to listen to this awesome song you can go ahead and click on this link to listen to this song-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=He82NBjJqf8

          Onomatopoeia is words that tell you the sound that is happening. In the song,”Boom Boom Pow,” by the Black Eyed Peas, onomatopoeia is found in the first set of lyrics. “…boom boom boom.” Onomatopoeia is used because boom boom boom are words that represent the sound. I think the Black Eyed Peas used onomatopoeia because they want to give you a picture of what is happening. The Black Eyed Peas are a very good group of singers that are very popular in the singing business. If you want to listen to this amazing song, you can go to the following link-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4m48GqaOz90

          Alliteration is a section of words that have the same sound and the same first letter. In the song, “Dude Looks Like A Lady,” by Aerosmith, alliteration can be found in the first set of lyrics. “…dude looks like a lady.” Alliteration is used because looks like a lady has the same sound and letter. I think Aerosmith uses alliteration because they want to make the song flow and repeat the same line with alliteration. Aerosmith is one of the all-time great bands, and if you want to listen to this song, you can go to the following link-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf0oXY4nDxE

          Alliteration is a secction of words that have the same sound and starts with the same first letter. In the song, “Love the Way You Lie,” by Eminem and Rihanna, alliteration can be found in this set of lyrics. “….goin’ good, it’s goin’ great.” Alliteration is used because those words sound the same and start with the same letter. I think the artists used alliteration because it flows with the rapping and the song. Eminem and Rihanna are very good singers, so if you want to listen to this amazing song, you can go to the following link-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uelHwf8o7_U

         Personification is a figure of speech when you give human traits to inanimate objects. In the song, “I hate Myself For Loving You,” by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, personification can be found in the first set of lyrics. “…midnight, gettin’ uptight. Where are you?” Personification is used in this set of lyrics because they are giving a human quality to midnight. I think they used personification because they want to tell you a comparison to midnight by using uptight, a human action. Personification helps us to relate to inanimate objects by giving them human qualities. If you want to this song, you can go to the following link-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbiYv_lNfFA

          Personification is a figure of speech when you give inanimate objects human traits. In the song, “Loose Yourself,” by Eminem, personification can be found in this set of lyrics. “….his soul’s escaping, through this hole that is gaping.” Personification is used in this set of lyrics because he is giving a soul human actions. I think Eminem uses personification to add more thought to his songs. Personification gives deeper meanings to songs. This is a great song by a great artist. Eminem is the best rapper and when you listen to this song you will believe me. If you want to listen to this popular song, you can go to the following link-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97wFqZPmYn8

          An idiom is an expression of two or more words that means something other than what it says. In the song, “What Goes Around Comes Around,” by justin Timberlake, An idiom can be found in this set of lyrics.”…what goes around, goes around, goes around, comes all the way back around.” An idiom is used in this set of lyrics because it’s saying an expression that people say all the time. I think Justin Timberlake uses an idiom because he wants to put an everyday expression into a song. If you want to listen to this great artist, you can go to the following link-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOrnUquxtwA

          An idiom is an expression of two or more words that means something different than what it says. In the song, “Say What You Say,” by Eminem, an idiom can be found in this set of lyrics. “…cus what you say is what you say.” That set of words is an idiom because it’s a set expression that means different from its literal meanings. I think Eminem uses an idiom because he is a rapper and they use idioms a lot. If you want to listen to this song by the best rapper, you can go the following link. Just give it a click-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_F_SXq0zSDY

          A metaphor is a figure of speech that tells you that something is another thing without using like or as. In the song, “Life is a Highway,” sung by Rascal Flatts, A metaphor can be found in this set of lyrics. “…life is a highway, I wana ride it all night long.” Life is a highway is a metaphor because it’s saying that something is something else without using like or as. I think the artist uses a metaphor because he wants to compare two things and give you a good vision of what he means. If you want to listen to this great song, you can go to the following link-http://www.lyricsondemand.com/r/rascalflattslyrics/lifeisahighwaylyrics.html