It's not uncommon for a song to contain multiple figures of speech. Five common figures of speech that can be found in a single song include: Metaphor: Comparing two unlike things by saying one is the other (e.g., "She's a shooting star"). Simile: Comparing two unlike things using "like" or "as" (e.g., "She's as free as a bird"). Personification: Giving human characteristics to non-human objects or concepts (e.g., "The wind whispered through the trees"). Hyperbole: Exaggerating for emphasis (e.g., "I've told you a million times"). Symbolism: Using objects or elements to represent abstract ideas (e.g., a red rose symbolizing love).