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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Is this a hyperbole? 'The apple tastes yummy.'

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Not hyperbole.

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

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It was very cold outside.

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Is this a hyperbole? 'I'm so tired, I could sleep a year.'

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Hyperbole.

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Which statement makes this a hyperbole? 'The butternut squash soup was so hot.'

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The butternut squash soup was so hot, it was on fire.

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What is the purpose of using hyperbole in writing?

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To create emphasis or a strong impression.

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Give an example of a hyperbole.

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I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.

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How can hyperbole be identified in a sentence?

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Look for exaggerated statements that are not meant to be taken literally.

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What is the opposite of hyperbole?

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Understatement.

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Can hyperbole be used in everyday conversation?

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Yes, it is often used for emphasis or humor.