Hyperbole

Hyperboles are phrases that

• compare two unlike things

• exaggerate

• give person-like qualities to animals and things

• have a different meaning than the words.

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What is the definition of hyperbole

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

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

• Exaggerated statement or claims not meant to be taken literally

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

I could sleep for an hour.

• Hyperbole

• Not a hyperbole

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CCSS.L.8.5A

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I am so hungry, I could eat a horse.

• Hyperbole

• Not a Hyperbole

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CCSS.L.8.5A

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

• Hyperbole

• Not a Hyperbole

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CCSS.L.8.5A

CCSS.RL.8.4

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

• Not a hyperbole

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.L.8.4A

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She was so pretty my eyes popped out!

• Onomatopia
• Simile
• Hyperbole
• Hiperbole

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CCSS.L.6.5A

CCSS.RL.6.4

My house was hot as 10,000 suns!

• Hyperbole

• Not a hyperbole

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.5A

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Lisa's mouth is as big as Texas.

• Hyperbole

• Not a hyperbole

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CCSS.L.8.4A

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Which of these is a hyperbole?

• The boy was taller then me.

• He had a bite-sized candy bar.

• They lived in a small house.

• The boy was taller than Earth.

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CCSS.L.8.5A

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