Katy Perry - Firework Lyrics

Song lyrics can be used to learn more about:

• Rhyming
• Metaphors and Similes
• Alliteration=
• Imagery
• Personification

Possible questions for analyzing song lyrics:

1. What is the song about? What does the title have to do with the song? the title song is about firework with is like a spark in you  
2. What message is the song trying to convey to the listener? That you don't have to scared and you can do anything  
3. What three poetic sound devices, (rhyming, alliteration, accent, onomatopoeia) can you find? Write the lines that you find each devices in and explain.poetic sound devices

Baby, you're a firework

Come on, let your colours burst

Make 'em go, "Aah, aah, aah"

4. What two figurative devices (metaphor, simile, personification) can you find in the lyrics? Write the lines and explain each one.?

Like a house of cards, one blow from caving in?

Do you ever feel already buried deep six feet under?

Screams but no one seems to hear a thing

Do you know that there's still a chance for you

Learning Task - choose one song at a time from the list above. Complete the above questions and convey your answers onto this google doc. There are some powerful themes and some great songs. By deconstructing (Making Meaning)  this during reading time, it will help you when writing, (Creating Meaning) your song.