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Hyperbole

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
Date
1.

Hyperboles are phrases that

a)

compare two unlike things

b)

exaggerate

c)

give person-like qualities to animals and things

d)

have a different meaning than the words.

2.

What is the definition of hyperbole

a)

A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing thing with another thing of a differrnt kind

b)

A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is apllied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable

c)

Exaggerated statement or claims not meant to be taken literally

d)

A person animal or object regarded as representing or embodying a quality, concept or thing

3.

I could sleep for an hour.

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Not a hyperbole

4.

I am so hungry, I could eat a horse.

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Not a Hyperbole

5.

I am so hungry I could eat a slice of pie.

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Not a Hyperbole

6.

After using Lina's hair shampoo, my hair is as long as the Nile River.

a)

Not a hyperbole

b)

Hyperbole

7.
She was so pretty my eyes popped out!
a)
Onomatopia
b)
Simile
c)
Hyperbole
d)
Hiperbole
8.

My house was hot as 10,000 suns!

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Not a hyperbole

9.

Lisa's mouth is as big as Texas.

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Not a hyperbole

10.

Which of these is a hyperbole?

a)

The boy was taller then me.

b)

He had a bite-sized candy bar.

c)

They lived in a small house.

d)

The boy was taller than Earth.

11.
I have a million things to do today, I don't know how I will get them all done.
a)
Hyperbole
b)
Idiom
12.
Is this a hyperbole?
Harold ate a large sandwich for lunch.
a)
yes
b)
no
13.

Which of these is a hyperbole?

a)

I had an ocean of water to drink.

b)

I drank a lot.

c)

Chad drinks more than anyone.

14.

I am so hungry I could eat a Big Mac.

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Not a Hyperbole

15.
It was so cold, I saw polar bears wearing jackets.
a)
Hyperbole
b)
Not a hyperbole