Hyperbole or Not??

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

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Give an example of hyperbole.

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"I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!"

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What is a non-hyperbolic statement?

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A non-hyperbolic statement is a factual statement that does not exaggerate or embellish.

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Example of a non-hyperbolic statement.

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"My apartment costs $500.00 a month for rent."

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How can you identify hyperbole in a sentence?

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Look for exaggerated claims that are unlikely to be true.

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Is the statement 'It was so cold, I saw polar bears wearing jackets' hyperbole?

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Yes, this statement is hyperbole because it exaggerates the coldness.

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Is the statement 'That automobile is as fast as my pick-up truck' hyperbole?

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No, this statement is not hyperbole; it compares two vehicles without exaggeration.

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What is the purpose of using hyperbole in writing?

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Hyperbole is used to create emphasis, humor, or to convey strong feelings.

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Can hyperbole be used in everyday conversation?

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Yes, people often use hyperbole in everyday conversation for emphasis or humor.

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What is the opposite of hyperbole?

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The opposite of hyperbole is understatement, which minimizes the importance or severity of something.