Figures of Speech: Hyperbole, Irony, Euphemism

'I am so hungry that I can eat a horse'

This sentence is an example of:

• simile

• hyperbole

• personification

• metaphor

Using the term 'passed away' is an example of:

• hyperbole

• euphemism

• irony

We use (figure of speech) to emphasize the importance or overstate something.

• onomatopoeia

• hyperbole

• irony

• sarcasm

Define the figure of speech "Hyperbole".

• Is an understatement.

• A comparison between like and as.

• Two contrasting statements.

• Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

It is an obvious exaggeration that is not meant to be taken literally.

• Hyperbole

• Euphemism

• Simile

• Metaphor

Identify the figure of speech shown in the sentence.

"The facility of mentally - challenged people has been renovated."

• apostrophe

• euphemism

• hyperbole

• oxymoron

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CCSS.L.9-10.5A

Identify the figure of speech shown in the sentence.

"She never has anything interesting to say."

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• euphemism

• irony

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Identify the figure of speech shown in the sentence.

"A robber steals valuables from a police station."

• simile

• hyperbole

• irony

• euphemism

Identify the figure of speech shown in the sentence.

"I'd move mountains for her."

• oxymoron

• hyperbole

• irony

• euphemism

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Identify the figure of speech shown in the sentence.

"My friend is big-boned."

• It is not a figure of speech.

• hyperbole

• irony

• euphemism