With your host, Mr. Meddaphor When the pimp’s in the crib, ma...When the pigs try to get at you...

Metaphor – A metaphor is a direct comparison between two seemingly unrelated things. A metaphor always says that one thing IS another thing ( even though we know they are very different). For example: “Life is a process of becoming..." - Anaïs Nin "No man is an island" —John Donne

I guess I shoulda known By the way u parked your car sideways That it wouldn’t last See you’re the kinda person That believes in makin’ out once Love ‘em and leave ‘em fast I guess I must be dumb cuz u had a pocket full of horses Trojan and some of them used But it was Saturday night I guess that makes it all right And u say what have I got 2 lose? And honey I say Little red corvette Baby you’re much 2 fast Little red corvette U need a love that’s gonna last Prince – Little Red Corvette

A figure of speech in which two essentially unlike things are compared, often in a phrase introduced by ‘like’ or ‘as’. For example: “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get" – Forrest Gump "My love is like a red, red rose." — Robert Burns “That hat looks, like... totally awesome on you!`` – Ben Medd

Head Like A Hole – Nine Inch Nails God money i'll do anything for you. God money just tell me what you want me to. God money nail me up against the wall. God money don't want everything he wants it all. no you can't take it no you can't take it no you can't take that away from me head like a hole. black as your soul. i'd rather die than give you control. head like a hole. black as your soul. i'd rather die than give you control. bow down before the one you serve. you're going to get what you deserve. bow down before the one you serve. you're going to get what you deserve. God money's not looking for the cure. God money's not concerned with the sick amongst the pure. God money let's go dancing on the backs of the bruised. God money's not one to choose. you know who you are.

(And remember, you can’t spell ‘simile’ without ‘smile’! ) With your host, Mr. Meddaphore It’s Time to Play Single Out That Simile!

We are young heartache to heartache we stand No promises no demands Love is a battlefield. We are strong no-one can tell us we're wrong Searching our hearts for so long Both of us knowing Love is a battlefield. You're begging me to go then making me stay - Why do you hurt me so bad? It would help me to know do I stand in your way Or am I the best thing you've had? Believe me believe me I can't tell you why But I'm trapped by your love and I'm chained to your side. We are young heartache to heartache we stand no promises, no demands love is a battlefield When I'm losing control will you turn me away or touch me deep inside' And when all this gets old will it still feel the same? There's no way this will die But if we get much closer I could lose control And if your heart surrenders you'll need me to hold. We are young heartache to heartache we stand Love is a Battlefield – Pat Benatar

Battlefield Jordin Sparks (performer) Don't try to explain your mind I know what's happening here One minute it's love And suddenly it's like a battlefield One word turns into a war Why is it the smallest things that tear us down? My world's nothing when you don't I'm not here without a shield Can't go back now Both hands, tied behind my back with nothing Oh no, these times when we climb so fast to fall again Why we gotta fall for it now I never meant to start a war You know I never wanna hurt you Don't even know what we're fighting for Why does love always feel like a battlefield A battlefield, a battlefield? Why does love always feel like a battlefield A battlefield, a battlefield? Why does love always feel like Can't swallow our pride Neither of us wanna raise that flag If we can't surrender then we both gonna lose What we had, oh no Both hands tied behind my back with nothing Oh no, these times when we climb so fast to fall again. I don't wanna fall for it now Chorus We could pretend that we are friends tonight (Oh, oh, oh) And in the morning we'll wake up and we'll be alright 'Cause baby, we don't have to fight And I don't want this love to feel like Chorus

Your task for tonight Step 1: Find a song that has at least two different similes. Identify each simile and explain how each relates to the overall meaning of the song. Step 2:Bring in a copy of the lyrics of your song, and present your findings to the class. You should either bring an mp3 of your song for your presentation, or you should ask Mr. Medd to find one for you. Each presentation will be evaluated out of a possible 20 marks (10 marks per explanation of simile). Presentations will take place tomorrow.