Hyperbole vs Idiom PRACTICE

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What is a hyperbole?

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A hyperbole is a phrase that exaggerates to show strong emotion.

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What does the idiom 'give someone the cold shoulder' mean?

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To ignore someone.

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What is an example of hyperbole?

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My backpack weighs a ton!

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What is the purpose of using hyperbole in language?

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To emphasize a point or express strong feelings.

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Which of the following is a hyperbole? 'She is as pretty as a flower.' or 'She is the prettiest woman in the entire universe.'

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'She is the prettiest woman in the entire universe.'

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase that has a meaning different from the literal meaning of its words.

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Can you give an example of an idiom?

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'It's raining cats and dogs' means it's raining heavily.

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What does the idiom 'break the ice' mean?

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To initiate conversation in a social setting.

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How can hyperbole be identified in a sentence?

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Look for exaggerated statements that are not meant to be taken literally.

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What is the difference between hyperbole and idiom?

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Hyperbole is an exaggeration for emphasis, while an idiom is a phrase with a figurative meaning.