Example Of A Metaphor Analysis

In the same verse a positive metaphor follows. It states, “do you know there's still a chance for you? / ‘cause there's a spark in you”. In the metaphor, “cause there's a spark in you” (AZLyrics), the rhetor is comparing the light and power that lies within our self and the bright spark that comes from lighting a firework. The brightness and power associated with fireworks is being transferred over to the audience’s personalities. The rhetor is also trying to carrying over the idea that the spark portrays the power that we have within us. By portraying our true self to the world the power is ignited and ready to burst allowing us to reach all of our desired goals. By expressing your personality to the world both happiness and success will follow.
Another metaphor that the rhetor used in order to influence the audience to feel a sense of power is also in the chorus of the song. It states, “baby, you're a firework / Come on, let your colors burst” (AZLyrics). The metaphor “let your colors burst” is used by the rhetor to …show more content…
The metaphor, “after a hurricane comes a rainbow” is comparing the positive and negative aspects of nature to the outcomes of life. After enduring the hardships faced in our lives there will be a sense of comfort and calmness similar to what is felt when viewing fireworks light up the sky. When the storm is over we will have become more powerful and rise to the top. This then leads us into the next metaphor, “maybe you’re the reason all the doors are closed / so you can open one that leads you to the perfect road” (AZ Lyrics). This is comparing life and roads to one another. The rhetor is trying to influence the audience to believe that when some things do not work out as intended, there will always be other options that will lead you to bigger and better