Imagery and Hyperbole

Imagery and Hyperbole

Imagery: descriptive writing appealing to the 5 senses (sight, touch, smell, hearing, taste).

https://youtu.be/UxASvORGoG4

Hyperbole: an exaggeration; stretching the truth.

https://youtu.be/kuzWLDWm6Zs

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What is this an example of?

Max plopped onto the couch.

• hyperbole

• imagery

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What is this an example of?

My English teacher talks 24/7!

• hyperbole

• imagery

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What is this an example of?

I waited in the car forever.

• hyperbole

• imagery

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Anita's cat kept her awake all night long.

• hyperbole

• imagery

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What is this an example of?

The minty aroma of the gum reached up to my nose.

• hyperbole

• imagery

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My mom is going to punish me forever for ruining her new towels.

• hyperbole

• imagery

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What is this an example of?

The boys raced up the stairs to be the first one to the door.

• hyperbole

• imagery

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What is this an example of?

The cat brushed against my leg.

• hyperbole

• imagery

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What is this an example of?

It is so hot even my eyes were sweating!

• hyperbole

• imagery

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What is this an example of?

His words felt like a dagger to my heart.

• hyperbole

• imagery