Hyperbole, Hyperbole!

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What is a hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally.

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Select the statement that features a hyperbole: Grandmother is older than the hills.

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This statement is an example of hyperbole because it exaggerates the age of the grandmother.

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Select the statement that is NOT a hyperbole: The brick mansion is as grand as the castles in England.

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This statement is a simile, comparing the mansion to castles without exaggeration.

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True or False: The statement, 'Mary is feeling under the weather today' is a hyperbole.

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False. This is an idiomatic expression, not an exaggeration.

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What does the hyperbole, 'I have a million things to do today' mean?

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There is a lot to do today.

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What is the purpose of using hyperbole in writing?

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To create emphasis or a dramatic effect.

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Give an example of a hyperbole.

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I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.

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What is a simile?

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A comparison using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is an idiom?

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A phrase whose meaning is different from the literal meaning.

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Identify the hyperbole: 'This bag weighs a ton.'

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This is an exaggeration to emphasize the heaviness of the bag.