ACCENTIA: Journal of English Language and Education
Vol 3, No 2 (2023): DECEMBER 2023

Types of figurative language in Christina Perri’s songs

Netta, Ayuna (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Dec 2023

Abstract

This study examined the types of figurative language found in Christina Perri’s songs. This descriptive study used a qualitative approach. Data were taken from the lyrics of Christina Perri’s songs. Content analysis was used to examine the data in this study. The results of this study revealed that there were several kinds of figurative language in Christina Perri’s songs. They were metaphor, simile, personification, symbolism, alliteration, assonance, consonance, hyperbole, oxymoron, and imagery. The study on figurative languages in songs provides important educational implications such as promoting language proficiency, encouraging literary analysis and critical thinking, raising understanding of cultures, stimulating the creative process, and building emotional intelligence for students and teachers during teaching and learning process. 

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Journal Info

Abbrev

accentia

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Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

Accentia is a double-blind, peer-reviewed journal that concerns the issues in the field of English language and education. The journal publishes research articles, review articles, and book reviews that are of interest to English teachers, educators, researchers, and also practitioners. The journal ...