Hyperboles and Idioms

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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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Give an example of a hyperbole.

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"I've told you a million times to write your name on the paper."

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What is an idiom?

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A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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Give an example of an idiom.

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"Feeling under the weather" means feeling sick.

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Identify this statement: "She is the prettiest woman in the entire universe."

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Hyperbole

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Identify this statement: "Mary is feeling a little under the weather."

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Idiom

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What does it mean when someone says, "It's raining cats and dogs"?

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It's an idiom meaning it's raining very heavily.

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Identify this statement: "I could sleep for a year."

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Hyperbole

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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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Identify this statement: "He runs like the wind."

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Simile (not a hyperbole or idiom).