Hyperboles

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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 am so hungry I could eat a horse."

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What does it mean when we say something is a hyperbole?

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It means that the statement is an exaggeration used for emphasis or effect.

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Is the statement "The automobile is as fast as my pick-up truck" a hyperbole?

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No, it is not a hyperbole.

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What is the purpose of using hyperboles in language?

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Hyperboles are used to create strong impressions or to emphasize a point.

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Identify whether this is a hyperbole: "My birthday will never come."

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Yes, this is a hyperbole.

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What do hyperboles often compare?

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Hyperboles often compare things in an exaggerated way, but they do not literally compare two unlike things.

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Is the statement "I am so hungry I could eat a slice of pie" a hyperbole?

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No, it is not a hyperbole.

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What is an example of a non-hyperbolic statement?

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"I am hungry."

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How do hyperboles differ from similes?

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Hyperboles are exaggerations, while similes compare two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.