Hyperbole

what is the definition of hyperbole?

• a type of figurative language that describes something by comparing it to something else with the words like or as

• a type of phrase or expression that has a meaning that can't be deciphered by defining the individual words.

• a rhetorical device or figure language

  In poetry, that emphasizes, evokes strong feelings, and creates a strong impression

• a type of phrase or expression that has a meaning that can't be deciphered by defining the individual words.

Purpose of Hyperbole

• to make a figurative rather than a literal comparison of one thing to another.

• to make an overstatement or exaggeration.

• helps heighten language beyond the literal words on the page.

• helps readers understand, pay attention, remember and act on messages.

What does the hyperbole, "I have a million things to do today" mean?

• There are a million things to do today.

• There is nothing to do today.

• There is a lot to do tomorrow.

• There is a lot to do today.

Which of these is a hyperbole?

• The moon is overwhelmingly beautiful tonight.

• The boy was taller than the Eiffel tower

• They lived in a small cabin in the woods.

• Jackson was eating a bite-sized candy bar.

I am so hungry I could eat a horse!

• simile

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• onomonopia

What does the hyperbole "If I don't get the perfect piece of apple pie, I'll die" mean?

• They will be very upset if they don't get a perfect piece of apple pie.

• They won't die.

• They will actually die if they don't get the perfect piece.

• they are sad

Which of these is a hyperbole?

• The boy was taller then me.

• They lived in a small house.

• The boy was taller than Earth.

• He had a bite-sized candy bar.