This slideshow focuses on 4 types of figurative language (Similes, Metaphors, Hyperbole, and Personification) and includes examples of song lyrics that contain these types of figurative language. 1. Simile: Fight Song by Rachel Platten, Replay by Iyaz2. Metaphor: Stereo Hearts by Gym Class Heroes, Mercy by Shawn Mendes3. Hyperbole: Grenade by Bruno Mars, 1000 Years by Christina Perri4. Personification: Wake Me Up by Avicii, Thriler by Michael Jackson5. Students have to identify what type of figu