Hyperbole/Understatement

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"There were always clouds in that dingy little valley. It rained. It always rained." This is an example of: Understatement, Hyperbole

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Hyperbole

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The ocean has a decent amount of water in it. This is an example of

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Understatement

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Getting into a fistfight with the principal was a little bit out of line. This is an example of: Understatement, Hyperbole

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Understatement

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"I will run along the endless beach." This is an example of: Understatement, Hyperbole

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Hyperbole

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Getting hit by a speeding car might leave a mark

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Understatement

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Releasing your attack dogs on those Christmas carolers wasn't the most neighborly thing to do.

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Understatement

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We basked in the everlasting day

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Hyperbole

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Example: Jumping out of an airplane without a parachute wasn't the best idea.

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Understatement

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I will touch the stars with my fingers

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Hyperbole

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Identify the figure of speech: Our math teacher knows a thing or two about arithmetic. Options: Understatement, Hyperbole

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Understatement