Mr. Petrucci - Figurative Language Fandango lyrics

What is Figurative Language? Speech or writing that departs from literal meaning in order to achieve a special effect or meaning, speech or writing employing figures of speech Where Can I Find Figurative Language? Figurative language is all around us, yet we don't even notice it. Don't believe me? Check the annotations for some examples: Simile Metaphor Personification Hyperbole Alliteration Assonance Onomatopoeia Repetition Rhyme Find Your Own Examples of Figurative Language Find one example of each of these figurative language techniques. Highlight the use of figurative language. For example, if you're looking at a**onance, indicate which sounds are being repeated. Lastly, add an image, song or video. If you're taking lyrics from a song, be a gem and link the video! You are not confined to poetry. You can use examples from popular music, dialogue, famous quotes, novels, short stories, essays, graphic novels, advertisements, names... anything that has words. For those of you wondering what a "fandango" is...