Hyperbole Quiz
Authored by Brittney Gathing
English
9th - 12th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of hyperbole in literature?
I've told you a trillion times.
I've told you a billion times.
I've told you a gazillion times.
I've told you a million times.
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CCSS.L.11-12.5A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the hyperbole in the sentence: 'I've told you a million times to clean your room!'
a trillion times
a billion times
a million times
a gazillion times
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CCSS.L.11-12.5A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can hyperbole be used in writing?
To create emphasis or exaggeration for rhetorical effect.
To create a sense of ambiguity or uncertainty in the writing.
To provide factual information without any embellishment.
To downplay the importance of a statement.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.5A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of hyperbole in advertising?
This product is just okay.
This product will change your life forever!
This product won't really change anything.
This product might make a small difference in your life.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.5A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the hyperbole in the sentence: 'I'm so tired, I could sleep for a year!'
I could sleep for a year!
I'm not tired at all!
I could sleep for a month!
I could sleep for a decade!
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.5A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of using hyperbole in everyday language?
To exaggerate or emphasize a point for effect or humor.
To downplay the importance of a point
To provide accurate information
To confuse the listener
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.5A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of hyperbole in literature?
I've told you a trillion times.
I've told you a million times.
I've told you a billion times.
I've told you a gazillion times.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.5A
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