Hyperbole

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What does the hyperbole "his brain is the size of a pea" mean?

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He is not very smart

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

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What does the hyperbole "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse" mean?

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I am so hungry I could eat a lot of food!

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

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What does the hyperbole "you're walking slower than a snail" mean?

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You are walking very slowly.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

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What does the hyperbole "the garden had a million flowers" mean?

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There were lots of flowers in the garden.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

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What does the hyperbole "I would move mountains for her" mean?

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I would do anything for her.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

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What does the hyperbole "Pat waited in the car forever" mean?

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Pat waited in the car a long time.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

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What does the hyperbole "Mom is going to punish me forever for ruining her new towels" mean?

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Mom will not be happy.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

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What will happen if you don't put on gloves?

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Your fingers will be really cold.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

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What is a hyperbole?

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An extreme exaggeration

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

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

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

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A