Exaggeration Exploration Quiz

I could sleep for an hour.

• Hyperbole

• Not a hyperbole

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Which of the following is a hyperbole?

• She is as pretty as a flower.

• She is the prettiest woman in the entire universe.

• She is a beautiful flower.

• She is very pretty.

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The automobile is as fast as my pick-up truck.

• Hyperbole

• Not a hypebole

Is this a Hyperbole or not a hyperbole?

The apple tastes yummy.

• hyperbole

• not hyperbole

Which statement would make this into a hyperbole?

The butternut squash soup was so hot.

• The butternut squash soup was so hot, it was on fire.

• The butternut squash soup was so hot, I had to wait to eat it.

• The butternut squash soup was so hot, but tasted good.

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Is this a Hyperbole or not a hyperbole?

The fall leaves are a billion different colors.

• hyperbole

• not hyperbole

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Which of the following sentences contains an example of hyperbole?

• The sun was shining brightly in the sky.

• I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.

• The cat sat on the mat.

• She has a collection of stamps.

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Identify the hyperbole in the following options:

• The cake was delicious.

• He runs faster than the wind.

• The book was on the table.

• She is a good singer.

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Which sentence is an example of hyperbole?

• The flowers are blooming in the garden.

• I have a million things to do today.

• The dog barked loudly.

• She is wearing a red dress.

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Choose the sentence that contains hyperbole:

• The stars twinkled in the night sky.

• This bag weighs a ton.

• The car is parked outside.

• He is reading a book.

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