Understanding Hyperbole Quiz

Which of the following statements is an example of hyperbole?

• I have two dogs at home.

• I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.

Why sprinkle a dash of hyperbole in your tales and tales?

• To ensure every detail is as precise as a map

• To paint your narrative in the boldest colors of exaggeration

Identify the hyperbolic statement:

• She runs faster than the wind.

• He reads a book every week.

Which of the following is NOT a hyperbole?

• I've told you a million times.

• It rained a lot last night.

Why do authors sprinkle their writing with hyperbole?

• To lead the reader into a maze of confusion

• To add a dash of drama and highlight their point or feeling

Which of these sentences is so exaggerated it's practically out of this world?

• The bag weighs a ton.

• The cat slept for 8 hours.

Which of these is a wildly exaggerated statement, also known as hyperbole?

• The sun is incredibly, unbelievably bright.

• I'm buried under a mountain of homework!

What effect does hyperbole have on the reader?

• It can make the text more difficult to understand.

• It can add humor or emphasis to make the text more engaging.

Identify the hyperbole in the following sentence:

• The car moved at a snail's pace.

• The car is red.

Which statement sounds like a tall tale?

• I strolled through the park for a breezy 30 minutes.

• I embarked on an epic journey, walking for 30 days and 30 nights without a single pause.