Understanding Hyperbole

What is the definition of hyperbole?

• A type of mathematical equation.

• A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

• A form of poetry that follows a specific rhyme scheme and meter.

• Exaggeration for emphasis or dramatic effect.

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole in literature? A) 'I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse.' B) 'The sun is shining.' C) 'She is as tall as a tree.' D) 'He runs like the wind.'

• B

• D

• A

• C

Identify the hyperbole in the sentence: 'I've told you a million times to clean your room!'

• a trillion times

• a billion times

• a million times

• a gazillion times

What is hyperbole?

• A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

• Exaggeration for emphasis or dramatic effect.

• A form of poetry that follows a specific rhyme scheme and meter.

• A type of mathematical equation.

Which of the following sentences contains hyperbole? A) 'The flowers in the garden are beautiful.' B) 'I have a ton of homework to do.' C) 'The cat is sleeping on the mat.' D) 'I like to read books.'

• B

• D

• C

• A

In literature, hyperbole is often used to: A) Create humor B) Describe something accurately C) Provide factual information D) Express a literal meaning

• A

• C

• B

• D

Identify the hyperbole in the sentence: 'I'm so tired, I could sleep for a year!'

• I'm not tired at all!

• I could sleep for a month!

• I could sleep for a decade!

• I could sleep for a year!

Which of the following is not an example of hyperbole in literature? A) 'I'm as hungry as a wolf.' B) 'Her smile was a mile wide.' C) 'The mountain is as tall as the sky.' D) 'He is as strong as an ox.'

• A) 'I'm as hungry as a wolf.'

• B) 'Her smile was a mile wide.'

• D) 'He is as strong as an ox.'

• C) 'The mountain is as tall as the sky.'

What is the purpose of using hyperbole in writing?

• To provide factual information.

• To confuse the reader.

• To create emphasis or exaggeration for rhetorical effect.

• To downplay the importance of a statement.

Identify the hyperbole in the sentence: 'I've been waiting here forever!'

• eternity

• a million years

• since the beginning of time

• forever