Hyperbole Practice

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What is a hyperbole?

Back

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?

Back

There is a lot to do today.

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The statement, "I am so hungry, I could eat a horse" is a hyperbole. True or False?

Back

True

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

Back

Not a hyperbole

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I am so hungry, I could eat a horse.

Back

Hyperbole

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

Back

Not a Hyperbole

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The automobile is as fast as my pick-up truck.

Back

Not a hyperbole

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

Back

There is a lot to do today.

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Is the statement "The fall leaves are a billion different colors" a hyperbole?

Back

Yes, it is a hyperbole.

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What does the hyperbole "It was so cold, I saw polar bears wearing jackets" mean?

Back

It was very cold outside.