Analysis of Literary Elements in Katy Perry's Song "Unconditionally

Exploring the use of literary devices in Katy Perry's song "Unconditionally", this analysis delves into the point of view, characterization, metaphor, conflict, hyperbole, rhyme, repetition, and assonance found in the lyrics. The song portrays themes of love, acceptance, and unconditional devotion through a variety of literary techniques.

• Literary analysis
• Katy Perry
• Unconditionally
• Song lyrics
• Literary devices

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1. WARNING: I am sharing this student sample to provide you with an example of how you should approach this project. By no means do I expect you to copy the analyses word-for-word. Also, keep in mind that all of the analyses contained in this project did not receive full credit. Note that this student neglected to include definitions for the literary terms.

2. Literary Analysis in Music Project Student Sample

3. [Chorus] Point of View: is in First point of view, the person uses I. The song is in Katy Perry s view. Oh no, did I get too close? Oh, did I almost see what's really on the inside? All your insecurities All the dirty laundry Never made me blink one time. Characterization: She's loving and understanding even through the negative she didn t want the bad to affect their relationship. Metaphor: Katy Perry was talking about his personal business that could be embarrassing if made public.

4. [Chorus] Conflict ( man vs. man): She is saying there so no fear so let go and be free and she would continue to love you unconditionally. Unconditional, unconditionally I will love you unconditionally There is no fear now Let go and just be free I will love you unconditionally Hyperbole: She's saying she will walk through a storm for him because she loves him. Come just as you are to me Don't need apologies Know that you are worthy I'll take your bad days with your good Walk through the storm I would I do it all because I love you, I love you Rhyme: Me, Apologies, Worthy

5. Repetition: Open up is repeated. [Chorus] Unconditional, unconditionally I will love you unconditionally There is no fear now Let go and just be free I will love you unconditionally So open up your heart and just let it begin Open up your heart and just let it begin Open up your heart and just let it begin Open up your heart

6. [Chorus] Assonance : the repetition of vowel sounds but not consonant sounds. Acceptance is the key to be To be truly free Will you do the same for me? The words be, free, and me have a repetition of vowel sounds but not consonant sounds. Unconditional, unconditionally I will love you unconditionally And there is no fear now Let go and just be free 'Cause I will love you unconditionally (oh yeah) I will love you (unconditionally) I will love you I will love you unconditionally