Exaggerate Your Way to Fun!

What is a hyperbole?

• A type of metaphor

• An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally

• A type of simile

• A type of personification

Which of the following is an example of a hyperbole?

• The sun is a golden ball.

• She is as busy as a bee.

• I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.

• The leaves danced in the wind.

Why do writers use hyperboles?

• To create a realistic image

• To add humor or emphasis

• To confuse the reader

• To describe a character

Which sentence contains a hyperbole?

• The stars twinkled in the night sky.

• He runs faster than the wind.

• The cake was sweet and delicious.

• She whispered softly.

Identify the hyperbole in this sentence: "I've told you a million times!"

• I've told you

• A million times

• You a million

• Times

Which of the following is NOT a hyperbole?

• This bag weighs a ton.

• I'm drowning in paperwork.

• The flowers are blooming.

• It's raining cats and dogs.

What effect does a hyperbole have on a story?

• It makes the story boring.

• It adds excitement and exaggeration.

• It makes the story confusing.

• It provides factual information.

Which of these is an example of a hyperbole?

• The classroom was a zoo.

• Her smile was as bright as the sun.

• He has a heart of stone.

• I have a ton of homework.

How can you identify a hyperbole in a sentence?

• Look for comparisons using "like" or "as"

• Look for extreme exaggerations

• Look for factual statements

• Look for personification

Which of the following sentences is a hyperbole?

• The cat purred softly.

• The mountain was tall and majestic.

• She cried a river of tears.

• The book was interesting.