We know this might have been a better prompt for Groundhog Day at the beginning of the month, but your fourth and final lycial challenge for FAWM 2024 is: ANAPHORA (or REPETITION).

Repeat a word or phrase at the start of successive lines (or song parts) for emphasis. Examples: "Ain't Got No" (Hair), "Ima Be" (Black Eyed Peas), "Suddenly I See" (KT Tunstall), "Add It Up" (Violent Femmes)

Happy fawming!

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This week's lyrical challenge is an EDUCATIONAL SONG! 🎓

Just because a song is written to help you learn something doesn’t mean it can’t be fun, too! Examples: “The Elements” (Tom Lehrer), “James K. Polk” (They Might Be Giants), “NaCL” (Anna & Kate McGarrigle), anything from Schoolhouse Rock!

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Remember that this week's lyrical challenge is a LIST SONG!

Write a song with a verse or chorus that uses a list structure. Examples: “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover” (Paul Simon), “You’re the Top” (Cole Porter), “Vogue” (Madonna), “Friday I’m in Love” (The Cure)

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