Exaggeration and Hyperbole

What do exaggeration and hyperbole mean?

• When every word in the sentence begins with the same letter

• Overstating a fact

• Understating a fact

• A comparison using "like" or "as"

What is the difference between exaggeration and hyperbole?

• Exaggeration is a carton of eggs, hyperbole is the Easter Bunny

• Hyperbole overstates a little bit, exaggeration overstates unrealistically

• Exaggeration overstates a little bit, hyperbole overstates unrealistically

• Hyperbole is a type of speed that a rocket ship can go, exaggeration is the brakes

It is so hot outside, I bet it is a thousand degrees!

Is the statement exaggeration, hyperbole, or neither?

• exaggeration

• hyperbole

• neither, just a simple fact

I've told you to clean your room like ten times today!

Is the statement exaggeration, hyperbole, or neither?

• exaggeration

• hyperbole

• neither, just a simple fact

I'm so hungry I could eat a whole sandwich!

Is the statement exaggeration, hyperbole, or neither?

• exaggeration

• hyperbole

• neither, just a simple fact

Mr. Richards is as old as a dinosaur!

Is the statement exaggeration, hyperbole, or neither?

• exaggeration

• hyperbole

• neither, just a simple fact

I would swim the whole ocean just to be with you!

Is the statement exaggeration, hyperbole, or neither?

• exaggeration

• hyperbole

• neither, just a simple fact

It was so cold I needed five jackets!

Is the statement exaggeration, hyperbole, or neither?

• exaggeration

• hyperbole

• neither, just a simple fact

If I don't eat lunch soon, I'm gonna be so hungry!

Is the statement exaggeration, hyperbole, or neither?

• exaggeration

• hyperbole

• neither, just a simple fact

I had to take eight tests today!

Is the statement exaggeration, hyperbole, or neither?

• exaggeration

• hyperbole

• neither, just a simple fact