Hyperboles

Hyperboles are phrases that

• compare two unlike things

• exaggerate

• give person-like qualities to animals and things

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CCSS.L.6.5A

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which of these is a hyperbole?

• I had an ocean of water to drink.

• I drank a lot.

• Chad drinks more than anyone.

which is an example of a hyperbole?

• the tree said ow when it fell in the woods

• I am so hungry I could eat a horse

• the boy-scout was as brave as a lion

I have a million things to do today.

• Hyperbole
• Not a Hyperbole

My feet are killing me!

• Hyperbole
• Not a Hyperbole

Harold ate three hot dogs for dinner!

• Hyperbole

• Not a Hyperbole

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

The Cleveland Cavaliers have a terrific basketball team this year!

• Hyperbole
• Not a Hyperbole

My birthday will never come.

• Hyperbole
• Not hyperbole

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CCSS.L.6.5A

CCSS.RL.6.4

I am so hungry I could eat a slice of pie.

• Hyperbole
• Not a Hyperbole

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

The automobile is as fast as my pick-up truck.

• Hyperbole
• Not a hypebole

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4