Which of the following sentences contains an example of hyperbole?
Exaggeration Identification Quiz

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English
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8th Grade
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Louis DeLauro
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
It was so hot that I melted.
The cat sat quietly on the windowsill.
She whispered softly to her friend.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Identify the sentence that uses hyperbole.
The flowers in the garden were blooming beautifully.
He ran faster than the wind.
The book was on the table.
She sang a lovely song.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence is an example of hyperbole?
The cake was delicious and sweet.
The mountain was tall and majestic.
I have a million things to do today.
The river flowed gently through the valley.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Choose the sentence that contains hyperbole.
The stars twinkled in the night sky.
She has a ton of homework to finish.
The dog barked loudly at the stranger.
The leaves rustled in the breeze.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?
The clock ticked steadily on the wall.
His smile was as bright as the sun.
The rain fell softly on the roof.
The car drove down the street.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Identify the hyperbole in the following options.
The ice cream was cold and refreshing.
She was so tired she could sleep for a year.
The bird chirped happily in the tree.
The road stretched out before them.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence uses hyperbole?
The coffee was hot and strong.
He was drowning in paperwork.
The grass was green and lush.
The sun set behind the mountains.
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