Hyperbole

Front

What does the hyperbole "his brain is the size of a pea" mean?

Back

He is not very smart

Front

What does the hyperbole "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse" mean?

Back

I am so hungry I could eat a lot of food!

Front

What does the hyperbole "you're walking slower than a snail" mean?

Back

You are walking very slowly.

Front

What does the hyperbole "the garden had a million flowers" mean?

Back

There were lots of flowers in the garden.

Front

What does the hyperbole "I would move mountains for her" mean?

Back

I would do anything for her.

Front

What does the hyperbole "Pat waited in the car forever" mean?

Back

Pat waited in the car a long time.

Front

What does the hyperbole "Mom is going to punish me forever for ruining her new towels" mean?

Back

Mom will not be happy.

Front

What will happen if you don't put on gloves?

Back

Your fingers will be really cold.

Front

What is a hyperbole?

Back

An extreme exaggeration

Front

What does the hyperbole "If I don't get the perfect piece of apple pie, I'll die" mean?

Back

They will be very upset if they don't get a perfect piece of apple pie.