Hyperbole, 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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Select the statement that is NOT a hyperbole: Tina's baby sister is smaller than a mustard seed; The brick mansion is as grand as the castles in England; Amari ate a truckload of lo-mein; Carrie's personality is larger than life.

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The brick mansion is as grand as the castles in England.

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True or False: The statement, 'I am so hungry, I could eat a horse' is a hyperbole.

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True.

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Which of these is a hyperbole? They lived in a small cabin in the woods; The boy was taller than the Eiffel tower; Jackson was eating a bite-sized candy bar; The moon is overwhelmingly beautiful tonight.

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The boy was taller than the Eiffel tower.

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What does the hyperbole, 'I have a million things to do today' mean?

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There is a lot to do today.

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Identify the hyperbole: 'I have so much homework, I could fill a library.'

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This statement exaggerates the amount of homework.

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What is the purpose of using hyperbole in writing?

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To create emphasis or a dramatic effect.

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Give an example of a hyperbole related to time.

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'I waited an eternity for you!'

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What is the difference between hyperbole and literal statements?

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Hyperbole is exaggerated and not meant to be taken literally, while literal statements are factual and straightforward.

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Identify the hyperbole: 'This bag weighs a ton.'

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This statement exaggerates the weight of the bag.