How Does David Raiman Use Metaphors In The Sound Of Silence

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Metaphors and rhyming represents the people’s thoughts and how they live their daily lives in the song, “The Sound of Silence”. The metaphors states the comparison of technology to a king and God. These comparisons are necessary to show the ideas on today's world by Draiman.The rhyme scheme in every stanza makes people realize their thinking. The rhyming is important too, as it makes the song more enjoyable. The use of metaphors and rhyming makes David Draiman’s song “The Sound of Silence”, unique and appealing.

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