Hyperbole Quiz

What is the definition of hyperbole?

• A form of understatement used for comedic effect.

• Exaggeration for emphasis or dramatic effect.

• A rhetorical device used to downplay the importance of a statement.

• A type of figurative language used to convey literal meaning.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole? A) I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse. B) The sun is a yellow ball in the sky. C) The wind whispered through the trees. D) The cat meowed softly.

• A

• C

• D

• B

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

In which of the following sentences is hyperbole used? A) The car was as big as a house. B) The flowers bloomed beautifully in the garden. C) The dog barked loudly. D) The book was interesting to read.

• D

• A

• C

• B

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

What is the purpose of using hyperbole in literature?

• To downplay the importance of a situation

• To create a realistic portrayal

• To create emphasis or exaggeration for dramatic effect.

• To provide factual information

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Which of the following sentences contains hyperbole? A) I've told you a million times to clean your room. B) The rain fell gently on the roof. C) The bird chirped happily in the tree. D) The movie was entertaining to watch.

• B

• A

• C

• D

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Identify the hyperbole in the sentence: 'I'm so tired, I could sleep for a thousand years.'

• I'm so tired

• I could sleep forever

• I could sleep for a thousand years

• I could sleep for a million years

• I could sleep for an eternity

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

True or False: Hyperbole is only used in literature and not in everyday language.

• Hyperbole is a type of figurative language used in everyday conversation.

• Hyperbole is used in everyday language but not in literature.

• True

• False

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole in everyday language? A) I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse. B) The sky is blue. C) The dog wagged its tail. D) The tree swayed in the wind.

• A

• D

• C

• B

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

What effect does hyperbole have on the reader or listener?

• Hyperbole can create a strong emotional response and make the message more memorable.

• Hyperbole can weaken the emotional impact of the message and make it forgettable.

• Hyperbole can make the reader or listener feel indifferent and uninterested.

• Hyperbole can confuse the reader or listener and make the message less clear.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Which of the following sentences does not contain hyperbole? A) The backpack weighs a ton. B) The sun is shining brightly. C) The baby cried all night. D) The mountain stood tall and majestic.

• B

• A

• D

• C

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A