Hyperbole

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What is a hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally.

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What does the hyperbole, "I have a million things to do today" mean?

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There is a lot to do today.

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Which of these is a hyperbole?

• They lived in a small cabin in the woods.
• The boy was taller than Big Tex at the state fair.
• Jackson was eating a bite-sized candy bar.
• The moon is overwhelmingly beautiful tonight.

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The boy was taller than Big Tex at the state fair.

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Is the statement "I could sleep for an hour" a hyperbole?

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Not a hyperbole

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I am so hungry, I could eat a horse.

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Hyperbole

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I am so hungry I could eat a slice of pie.

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Not a Hyperbole

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After using Lina's hair shampoo, my hair is as long as the Nile River.

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Hyperbole

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Lisa's mouth is as big as Texas.

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Hyperbole

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I have a ton of things to do!

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Hyperbole

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He sent me a million texts last night.

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Hyperbole