Hyperbole, Hyperbole!

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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 the purpose of using hyperbole in writing?

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

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Identify a non-example of hyperbole.

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"The sky is blue." (This is a literal statement.)

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What does the hyperbole "I've told you a million times" imply?

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It implies that the speaker has repeated something many times, but not literally a million.

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Is the statement "He runs faster than the wind" a hyperbole?

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Yes, it is an exaggeration to emphasize speed.

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What is the difference between hyperbole and understatement?

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Hyperbole exaggerates for effect, while understatement minimizes or downplays a situation.

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True or False: "She is as old as the hills" is a hyperbole.

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True.

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What does the hyperbole "This bag weighs a ton" mean?

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It means the bag is very heavy, but it does not literally weigh a ton.

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Identify the hyperbole in this sentence: "I have a ton of homework tonight."

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The hyperbole is "a ton of homework," meaning a lot of homework.