What is hyperbole?
Epic Fail-Chapters 1-4

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Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. For example, saying 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse' is hyperbole.
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What does it mean when someone says a restaurant makes you feel like family?
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It means that the restaurant has a warm, welcoming atmosphere where customers feel cared for and valued, similar to how family members treat each other.
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What does 'revolutionary' mean?
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Revolutionary refers to something that causes a significant change or transformation, especially in a political context.
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What is a simile?
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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'as brave as a lion'.
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What is a metaphor?
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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares one thing to another for rhetorical effect, without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.
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What does it mean to scoff?
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To scoff means to speak to someone or about something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way.
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What is the significance of a character's appearance in a story?
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A character's appearance can provide insights into their personality, social status, and emotional state, influencing how readers perceive them.
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