Hyperbole, 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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True or False: The statement, "Rayne's sports car is faster than Aniyah's truck" is a hyperbole.

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False

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Select the statement that is NOT a hyperbole: 1) Tina's baby sister is smaller than a mustard seed. 2) The brick mansion is as grand as the castles in England. 3) Amari ate a truckload of lo-mein. 4) Carrie's personality is larger than life.

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The brick mansion is as grand as the castles in England.

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

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True

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Select the statement that features a hyperbole: 1) Kaliyah went to Six Flags recently. 2) Grandmother is older than the hills. 3) Outside was extremely cold. 4) Chips and guacamole are so delicious.

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Grandmother is older than the hills.

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What is the purpose of using hyperbole in writing?

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To create emphasis or a dramatic effect.

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Give an example of a hyperbole.

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"I'm so tired I could sleep for a thousand years."

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What literary device is often confused with hyperbole?

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Simile, which is a comparison using 'like' or 'as.'

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How does hyperbole differ from literal language?

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Hyperbole is exaggerated and not meant to be taken literally, while literal language means exactly what it says.

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Identify a common context where hyperbole is used.

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In everyday speech, advertising, and literature.