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SONG

There are two Learning Objectives that we will study, namely

 Identify the social function of song lyrics related to the lives of teenagers.
 Identifying linguistic elements of song lyrics related to the lives of high school teenagers

Definition

Song is a composition of tone or voice in sequence, combination and temporal relation to produce
a musical composition that has unity and continuity.

Purpose

Songs are used to express feelings and ideas in an entertaining world. Songs can be used to deliver
social criticism. The moral values are hidden in the lyrics.

Language Features

The song or song also has linguistic characteristics, along with the linguistic characteristics of the
song.

 Imagery. Imagery describes about feelings and emotions. A song usually tries to describe how
the writer feels.
 Rhythm. The rhythm here is used to create the mood. For example, if we are sad and listen to
a song with a slow rhythm, we will get carried away with the song. So, rhythm creates mood!
 Figures of speech
a. Metaphor, comparing two things that are not alike to suggest that they actually have
something in common. At first glance, the two things being compared are unrelated, but
actually there are similarities between the two things. e.g. “Time is a thief” or “Her hair was
silk”
b. Simile, compares two things using "like" or "as''. A thing is described with something similar
by using the word 'like' or 'as' e.g. “My love is like a red rose”.
c. Hyperbole, a dramatic language. Big exaggeration, usually with humor. A thing is described
in excess, sometimes tickling because it is too much.
e.g. “That math homework took me 8 million years to finish”.
d. Personification, an object appear like a person. Objects (non-humans) have human-like
abilities. e.g. “The wind whisper” or “The snowflakes danced in the wind”.
e. Allititration, the repetition of the same beginning sound in a series of words. The repetition
of the sound at the beginning of each word. e.g. “Peter Parker pick a pack of pants
punctually”

Structure

Intro, which is the beginning of the song, usually there is no singer's voice (only the instrument)

Verse, or stanza, is the introductory part of the chorus.

Refrain, switching from verse to chorus

The chorus, the core section, is usually the easiest to remember.

Bridge, connecting the chorus to the next chorus or to the coda.

Coda, closing song.

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