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What is a hyperbole?

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A hyperbole is 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'm so hungry I could eat a horse!"

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What does the hyperbole "I'm on top of the world!" mean?

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It means the person feels very happy or successful.

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Is the statement "The sun is shining brighter than a thousand stars" a hyperbole?

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Yes, it is an exaggeration.

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What does the hyperbole "I have a million things to do today" imply?

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It implies that the person has a lot of tasks to complete.

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Is the phrase "The book was so boring, I could die" a hyperbole?

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Yes, it is an exaggerated way to express boredom.

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What is the purpose of using hyperbole in writing?

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To create emphasis or to make a strong impression.

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Is the statement "The car is as fast as lightning" a hyperbole?

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Yes, it exaggerates the speed of the car.

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

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It means the speaker has repeated something many times.

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Is the phrase "The flowers are a rainbow of colors" a hyperbole?

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Yes, it exaggerates the variety of colors.