Hyperbole

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is a figure of speech that uses extreme exaggeration to make a point or show emphasis.

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Is 'I'm so tired that I can't even lift a finger' an example of hyperbole?

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Yes, it exaggerates tiredness.

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Is 'The water was so cold that I almost froze to death' an example of hyperbole?

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Yes, it exaggerates the coldness of the water.

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Is 'I can do a thousand things at once' an example of hyperbole?

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Yes, it exaggerates the ability to multitask.

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Is 'Kelly ate a large pizza' an example of hyperbole?

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No, it is a straightforward statement.

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Is 'I was tired, so I took a nap' an example of hyperbole?

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No, it describes a normal action.

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What is an example of hyperbole?

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'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.' This is an exaggeration.

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Why do we use hyperbole?

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We use hyperbole to create emphasis or to make a statement more interesting.

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Can hyperbole be used in everyday conversation?

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Yes, people often use hyperbole in casual speech to express strong feelings.

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What is the opposite of hyperbole?

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The opposite of hyperbole is understatement, which minimizes the importance of something.