Hyperbole, Hyperbole!

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7th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a hyperbole?
Back
An exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
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.
Back
The brick mansion is as grand as the castles in England.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
True or False: The statement, 'I am so hungry, I could eat a horse' is a hyperbole.
Back
True.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
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.
Back
The boy was taller than the Eiffel tower.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the hyperbole, 'I have a million things to do today' mean?
Back
There is a lot to do today.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the hyperbole: 'I have so much homework, I could fill a library.'
Back
This statement exaggerates the amount of homework.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of using hyperbole in writing?
Back
To create emphasis or a dramatic effect.
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