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 does it mean if a statement is not a hyperbole?

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It means the statement is a literal expression and not an exaggeration.

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Identify if the following is a hyperbole: "I want to be best friends forever!"

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Yes, this is a hyperbole.

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Identify if the following is a hyperbole: "I could sleep for an hour."

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No, this is not a hyperbole.

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Identify if the following is a hyperbole: "My house was as hot as 10,000 suns!"

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Yes, this is a hyperbole.

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Identify if the following is a hyperbole: "I walked a mile around the school today."

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No, this is not a hyperbole.

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What is the purpose of using hyperbole in writing?

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Hyperbole is used to create emphasis or to make a point more dramatic.

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Can hyperbole be used in everyday conversation?

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Yes, hyperbole is often used in everyday conversation for emphasis or humor.

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What is an example of hyperbole in literature?

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"The suitcase weighed a ton!"