Hyperbole

Hyperbole

Multiple Choice

Hyperboles are phrases that

• compare two unlike things

• exaggerate

• give person-like qualities to animals and things

• have a different meaning than the words.

Multiple Choice

Lisa's mouth is as big as Texas.

• Hyperbole

• Not a hyperbole

Multiple Choice

Harold ate three hot dogs for dinner!

• Hyperbole

• Not a Hyperbole

Multiple Choice

Is the sentence an example of a hyperbole?

My computer is older than dinosaurs.

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

True or False:

Hyperbole is a literal comment that should only be taken literally and is not an exaggeration.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Could you literally eat a horse in one meal?

• No

• Yes

Poll

Which phrase(s) have you heard a million times?

• Do your homework!

• Clean your room!

• Wash your hands!

• Go to bed!

Multiple Choice

What is a hyperbole?

• A comparison using "like" or "as".

• A statement that gives non-human objects human characteristics.

• An exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally.

• an expressing whose meaning is different from the literal meaning.

Multiple Choice

My house was hot as 10,000 suns!

• Hyperbole

• Not a hyperbole

Multiple Choice

I could sleep for an hour.

• Hyperbole

• Not a hyperbole

Multiple Choice

I have a million things to do today.

• Hyperbole
• Not a Hyperbole

Poll

How well do you understand Hyperbole?

• 1 - I need some more help.

• 2 - I think I am getting it.

• 3 - I am doing pretty well with it.

• 4 - I am solid. This is making sense.

• 5 - I totally get it and am ready to take on any test!