Understanding Hyperbole

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Hyperbole

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Exaggeration for emphasis or dramatic effect.

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Which of the following is an example of hyperbole in literature?
A) 'I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse.'
B) 'The sun is shining.'
C) 'She is as tall as a tree.'
D) 'He runs like the wind.'

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A) 'I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse.'

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Identify the hyperbole in the sentence: 'I've told you a million times to clean your room!'

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a million times

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Hyperbole

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Exaggeration for emphasis or dramatic effect.

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Which of the following sentences contains hyperbole?
A) 'The flowers in the garden are beautiful.'
B) 'I have a ton of homework to do.'
C) 'The cat is sleeping on the mat.'
D) 'I like to read books.'

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B) 'I have a ton of homework to do.'

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In literature, hyperbole is often used to: A) Create humor B) Describe something accurately C) Provide factual information D) Express a literal meaning

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Create humor

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Identify the hyperbole in the sentence: 'I'm so tired, I could sleep for a year!'

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I could sleep for a year!

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Which of the following is not an example of hyperbole in literature?
A) 'I'm as hungry as a wolf.'
B) 'Her smile was a mile wide.'
C) 'The mountain is as tall as the sky.'
D) 'He is as strong as an ox.'

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C) 'The mountain is as tall as the sky.'

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What is the purpose of using hyperbole in writing?

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To create emphasis or exaggeration for rhetorical effect.

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Identify the hyperbole in the sentence: 'I've been waiting here forever!'

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forever