An Analysis Of Figurative Meaning Used In Ed Sheeran Song Lyrics

Abstract

Figurative language is language which employs various figures of speech. This study discusses about an analysis of figurative language used in Ed Sheeran songs lyric. The purposes of this study are to identify and to explain the kinds of figurative language used in Ed Sheeran’s song and to elaborate the meaning implied in each figurative language that are included in Ed Sheeran’s song. The thesis described kinds of figurative language that are included in Ed Sheeran songs From the analysis the researcher researched the songs by collecting figurative language in Ed Sheeran songs especially song lyric that are consist of metaphor, simile, personification , synecdoche, and metonomy, imagery and symbolism in some words and lyrics from some lines in each song. After collecting song the researcher found there are five songs that have been collected by listening to the song of Ed Sheeran that contain of Figurative language entitled Potograph, Run Away, Afire Love, Thinking Out loud, and One. Then, the researcher identified five of Ed Sheeran songs that included figurative language by highlighting them while quoting the lyrics consist of figurative language. Henceforth, classifying words and sentences contain of figurative language that have meanings which are found in five of Ed Sheeran’s songs. To support the analysis, some other related theories and references were used. This study is highly expected to give constribution for the reader to know more about figurative language clearly. It can help the readers know contextual meaning and speak English Fluently. And it can also be expected to enrich new knowledge especially in literature.