Sing a Song ( Chapter 9 Part 2 )
A. Social Function in a song
Song
is purposed to communicate certain messages through a beautiful verses
which can only be understood by deep reasoning and feeling.
B. Language Features in a song
1. Rhyme = is a repetition of similar sounds (not letters)
For example:
Well, you done done me and you bet I felt it
I tried to be chill but you’re so hot that I melted
I fell right through the crack
Now I’m trying to get back
2. Figurative language = is the use of words, phrase, or sentence to beautify or sometimes ti hide the meaning.
For example:
I tried to be chill but you’re so hot that I melted
3.
Denotation and Connotation = Denotative is the real or the literal
(dictionary definition). Connotation is the hidden meaning.
C. Figurative language in a song
1. Simile = a figure of speech in which one thing is explicitly compared to another, as in “she is like a rose.”
2.
Metaphor = a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not
literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance, as in “I am a
rock, I am an island” meaning I cannot be harmed and I am independent”.
3.
Onomatopoeia = the formation of a word, as cuckoo, boom, buzz, zip,
bang by imitation of a sound made by or associated with its referent.
4.
Personification = the attribution of a personal nature or character to
inanimate objects or abstract notions Example: The sun opened its
sleepy eyes and smiled down on the Earth as a new day began.
5.
Oxymoron = A figure of speech in which a pair of opposite or
contradictory terms are used together for emphasis. Example: Organized
chaos, a wise fool
6. Paradox, = A statement or proposition which
is self-contradictory, unreasonable, or illogical. Example: There is no
absolute truth.
7. Hyperbole = A figure of speech which uses an
extravagant or exaggerated statement to express strong feelings.
Example: I’ve told you millions of times to go away.
8. Extended
Metaphor = A metaphor that is continued over multiple sentences.
Example: Suzie is a beautiful young flowering girl. Her cheeks are flush
with the spring of life. She has the fragrance of youth about her.
Song:
Count On Me - Bruno Mars
"If you ever find yourself stuck in the middle of the sea
I'll sail the world to find you
If you ever find yourself lost in the dark and you can't see
I'll be the light to guide you
Find out what we're made of
When we are called to help our friends in need
You can count on me like 1, 2, 3
I'll be there
And I know when I need it
I can count on you like 4, 3, 2
You'll be there
'Cause that's what friends are supposed to do, oh yeah
If you're tossin' and you're turnin'
And you just can't fall asleep
I'll sing a song beside you
And if you ever forget how much you really mean to me
Every day I will remind you
Find out what we're made of
When we are called to help our friends in need
Fog
You can count on me like 1, 2, 3
I'll be there
And I know when I need it
I can count on you like 4, 3, 2
You'll be there
'Cause that's what friends are supposed to do, oh yeah
You'll always have my shoulder when you cry
I'll never let go, never say goodbye
You know...
You can count on me like 1, 2, 3
I'll be there
And I know when I need it
I can count on you like 4, 3, 2
You'll be there
'Cause that's what friends are supposed to do, oh yeah
You can count on me 'cause I can count on you"
Figurative language:
The theme that you can always count on friends to protect you in your time of need is shown in the song "Count on Me" by Bruno Mars. This is because the song talks about how your friend should always be there for you. It also tells us that if you are alone and scared, a friend will come to help you, no matter how much it takes them or if it's dangerous.
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