Video~ Hyperbole in Language

Which statement is an example of hyperbole?

• My bag is heavy.

• I waited for a long time.

• My bag weighs a ton!

• I am hungry.

What is hyperbole?

• A comparison using 'like' or 'as'.

• An exaggeration for effect.

• Giving human qualities to inanimate objects.

• A word that imitates a sound.

What is the fundamental nature of hyperbole?

• It is always literally true.

• It is a subtle understatement.

• It involves extreme exaggeration.

• It is a direct comparison.

What is one of the main purposes of using hyperbole?

• To state facts accurately.

• To make something seem smaller or less important.

• To build intensity and urgency.

• To confuse the reader or listener.

How can authors use hyperbole in their writing?

• To provide factual information about characters.

• To make characters seem less significant.

• To emphasize the stature and size of characters.

• To avoid using descriptive language.

What emotion or feeling does hyperbole often convey in everyday speech, as shown in the example of not getting to the mall?

• Calmness

• Indifference

• Urgency

• Happiness

Why do marketers frequently use hyperbole?

• To provide objective product reviews.

• To encourage consumers to buy products.

• To downplay the features of a product.

• To share scientific research.

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

• The sun is bright.

• You have a nice smile.

• You've got a smile that could light up this whole town.

• The town has streetlights.