Metaphor+poetry-Katy+Perry+and+Jewel

Simile- compares two things using the words like or as. Example: Her hair is as shiny as silk. He is as grumpy as a bear. Metaphor- compares two things without using the words like or as: Example: Her hair is silk. He is a bear. Look back at your notes and refresh your memory on alliteration, assonance, consonance, repetition, rhyme, etc.
 * __Metaphore and Simile__** with Katy Perry’s Firework, and Jewel’s poetry
 * 1) Review:

[] Similes- in one colour Metaphors- in a second colour All other poetic devices- in a third colour
 * 1) Listen to this youtube video and try to identify some poetic devices Katy Perry used in her song, “Firework”.
 * 1) Listen to it again, while following along on your **handout** (get from Mrs. Anderson) of her lyrics. Highlight or underline and label:

“You were meant for me” with lyrics (also printed below) [] “Hands” with lyrics [] i. Then turn the simile into a metaphor by taking out the “like” or “as” Please think about these comparisons in a poetic way. You must use metaphors, but if you see a way to use other poetic devices such as alliteration, assonance or consonance, please do it. Do not take the simplest, most childish way out. I want to see some mature thought put into the comparisons. You will be marked accordingly. Do this for each of your six words. Then in your final copy, type it so it looks like Jewel’s “Lost” poem. Hand in both the rough copy and final copy, edited, title and your name on it. Staple together as a package, with your name on each page and hand in: 1. The highlighted and labelled copy of “Firework”; 2. The highlighted and labelled poem “As a Child”; 3. Your rough copy and final copy of your poem modelled after “Lost” using metaphors and any other poetic devices you can.
 * 1) Listen now to Jewel’s two songs and identify any poetic devices that you can. There is no handout for this, just do it while watching the video.
 * 1) Jewel also writes poetry that is not put to music (yet). On the back of the “Fireworks” handout are two of her poems, “As a Child” and “Lost”.
 * 2) Using your highlighter, identify at least 5 poetic devices used in “As a Child”. Highlight and label.
 * 3) Look carefully at the poem “Lost”. In this poem, she chose 6 meaningful words, to her, and compared them to something else using metaphors only. Identify her comparisons ( in your head).
 * 4) Choose 6 words that are meaningful to you, which you will compare to something else in metaphor, following Jewel’s model in this poem “Lost”. It helps if all 6 words are about a single theme. For example, you could chose 6 food words, 6 superheroes, 6 character traits, 6 friendship words, 6 Christmas words, 6 family words, 6 religious words, etc. Once you have chosen 6 words, think about what each one could be compared to and write it in a sentence as a simile using the words “like” or “as”. For example:
 * 5) Secrets are **as** precious **as** rare diamonds.
 * 1) Secrets **are** precious rare diamonds buried deep underground.

Do you ever feel like a plastic bag,
 * "Firework" by Katy Perry **

 drifting through the wind

 wanting to start again?

 Do you ever feel, feel so paper thin

 like a house of cards,

 one blow from caving in?

 Do you ever feel already buried deep?

 6 feet under screams but no one seems to hear a thing

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

 'Cause there's a spark in you

 You just gotta ignite, the light, and let it shine

 Just own the night like the 4th of July

 'Cause baby you're a firework

 Come on, show 'em what you're worth

 Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh"

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> As you shoot across the sky-y-y

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> Baby, you're a firework

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> Come on, let your colors burst

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh"

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> You're gonna leave 'em all in awe, awe, awe

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> You don't have to feel like a waste of space

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> You're original, cannot be replaced

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> If you only knew what the future holds

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> After a hurricane comes a rainbow

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> Maybe your reason why all the doors are closed

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> So you could open one that leads you to the perfect road

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> Like a lightning bolt, your heart will glow

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> And when it's time, you'll know

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> You just gotta ignite, the light, and let it shine

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> Just own the night like the 4th of July

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> 'Cause baby you're a firework

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> Come on, show 'em what you're worth

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh"

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> As you shoot across the sky-y-y

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> Baby, you're a firework

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> Come on, let your colors burst

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> Make 'em go "Oh, Oh, Oh"

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> You're gonna leave 'em all in awe, awe, awe

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> Boom, boom, boom

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> It's always been inside of you, you, you

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> And now it's time to let it through-ough-ough

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> 'Cause baby you're a firework

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> Come on, show 'em what you're worth

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> Make 'em go "Oh, Oh, Oh"

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> As you shoot across the sky-y-y

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> Baby, you're a firework

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> Come on, let your colors burst

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> Make 'em go "Oh, Oh, Oh"

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> You're gonna leave 'em all in awe, awe, awe

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> Boom, boom, boom

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> Boom, boom, boom

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">I hear the clock, it's six a.m.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">"You Were Meant For Me" by Jewel **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> I feel so far from where I've been

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> I got my eggs I got my pancakes too

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> I got my maple syrup, everything but you.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> I break the yolks, make a smiley face

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> I kinda like it in my brand new place

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> I wipe the spots off the mirror

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> Don't leave the keys in the door

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> Never put wet towels on the floor anymore' cause

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> //[Chorus:]//

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> Dreams last so long

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> even after you're gone

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> I know you love me

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> And soon you will see

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> You were meant for me

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> And I was meant for you.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> I called my momma, she was out for a walk

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> Consoled a cup of coffee but it didn't wanna talk

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> So I picked up a paper, it was more bad news

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> More hearts being broken or people being used

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> Put on my coat in the pouring rain

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> I saw a movie it just wasn't the same

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> 'Cause it was happy or I was sad

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> It made me miss you oh so bad 'cause

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> //[Chorus]//

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> I go about my business, I'm doing fine

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> Besides what would I say if I had you on the line

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> Same old story, not much to say

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> Hearts are broken, everyday.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> I brush my teeth and put the cap back on

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> I know you hate it when I leave the light on

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> I pick a book up. Turn the sheets down.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> And then I take a deep breath and a good look around

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> Put on my pjs and hop into bed

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> I'm half alive but I feel mostly dead

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> I try and tell myself it'll be all right

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> I just shouldn't think anymore tonight 'cause

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> //[Chorus]//

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> Yeah... You were meant for me and I was meant for you.


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 18.6667px;">All the words by Jewel **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">All the words I wish your fingers could feel <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">all the times I’ve wished

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> you could know

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> the silent sorrow

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> lying stiff in my throat

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> like cold

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> and broken teeth <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">I wish you could hear

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> the child that cries

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> in my flesh and makes

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> my bones ache. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">I wish you could speak to my fear.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> I wish you could hold me

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> in your ares like oceans

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> and soothe what my muscles remember

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> all the bruises, all the sour hope,

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> and the screams and scraped knees

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> the cloudy days so dark

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> I wondered if my eyes

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> were ever open <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">The days that felt like August,

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> and that I, too would soon turn

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> to fall.


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 18px;">As A Child **

As a child I walked with noisy fingers along the hemline of so many meadows of back home. Green fabric stretched out, shy earth, shock of sky. I'd sit on logs like pulpets, listen to the sermon of sparrows and find god in simplicity there amongst the dandelion and thorn. Now I frequent hotel lobbies, like a chain smoker having a bad day. A nasty habit that breathes itself. Delivering each day to the needy next. Each with the promise of glitter and glory. But how my tiny heart aches to return. Like a daisy rooted in rot and rubbish asked to grow in strange rooms. Fed neon and cold pizza. I fear I may wither with forgetfullness. So I pull these pages close about my ears Tiny, leafy limbs pale with impression. My pen a single flame to keep me warm like a beacon holding memory. Until I am able to go back to my lovely mountains, or until I am strong enough to bring their essence to the rest of these hungry people who long to remember the simplicity which lies beyond the cities inbred streets and the godliness which resides in us all. Jewel

What happens to a dream deferred? **A Dream Deferred** By Langston Hughes Does it dry up

like a raisin in the sun?

Or fester like a sore--

And then run?

Does it stink like rotten meat?

Or crust and sugar over--

like a syrupy sweet? Maybe it just sags

like a heavy load.

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