Hyperbole Flashcard

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Hyperbole

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Exaggeration for emphasis or dramatic effect.

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Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

• I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse.
• The sun is a yellow ball in the sky.
• The wind whispered through the trees.
• The cat meowed softly.

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I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse.

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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.

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The car was as big as a house.

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What is the purpose of using hyperbole in literature?

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To create emphasis or exaggeration for dramatic effect.

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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.

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I've told you a million times to clean your room.

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

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I could sleep for a thousand years

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

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False

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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.

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I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse.

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What effect does hyperbole have on the reader or listener?

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

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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.

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The sun is shining brightly.