Hyperbole

What is a hyperbole?

• an extreme exaggeration

• comparing two things using like or as

• a sound word

• a color word

Hyperbole yes or no?: I am so hungry I could eat a whale!!

• yes

• no

Hyperbole yes or no: I am so hungry I could a slice of pie!

• yes

• no

What are hyperbole's used for?

• add humor

• make writing more interesting

• to prove a point

• all of the above

Hyperbole yes or no: I am so tired I will sleep for 1000 years.

• yes

• no

Hyperboles are phrases that

• compare two unlike things

• exaggerate

• give person-like qualities to animals and things

• have a different meaning than the words.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

After using Lina's hair shampoo, my hair is as long as the Nile River.

• Not a hyperbole

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Lisa's mouth is as big as Texas.

• Hyperbole

• Not a hyperbole

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My house was hot as 10,000 suns!

• Hyperbole

• Not a hyperbole

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Which of these is a hyperbole?

• The boy was taller then me.

• He had a bite-sized candy bar.

• They lived in a small house.

• The boy was taller than Earth.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A