Hyperbole

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What is a hyperbole?

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An extreme exaggeration.

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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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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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What does the phrase 'You had better put on gloves, or your fingers will freeze off' imply?

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Your fingers will be really cold.

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Which of the following is a hyperbole? 'She is as pretty as a flower.' or 'She is the prettiest woman in the entire universe.'

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She is the prettiest woman in the entire universe.

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What is an example of hyperbole?

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I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.

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What does the hyperbole 'I’ve told you a million times' mean?

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I’ve told you many times.

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What is the purpose of using hyperbole in writing?

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To create emphasis or a strong impression.

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Can hyperbole be used in everyday conversation?

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Yes, it is often used for humor or exaggeration.

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What is a common effect of hyperbole?

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It makes statements more dramatic.