Hyperboles Quiz

What is the definition of a hyperbole?

• A hyperbole is a type of mathematical equation.

• A hyperbole is a form of poetry that uses rhyme and meter.

• A hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves exaggeration for emphasis or dramatic effect.

• A hyperbole is a type of animal found in the rainforest.

Which of the following is an example of a hyperbole? A) I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse. B) The sun is shining. C) I have two pencils.

• C

• A

• D

• B

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

• a billion times

• a trillion times

• a gazillion times

• a million times

What is the purpose of using hyperboles in writing?

• To convey a serious tone

• To provide factual information

• To create a sense of humor

• To create emphasis or exaggeration

Which of the following is NOT an example of a hyperbole? A) It's raining cats and dogs. B) I'm as tall as a skyscraper. C) The book weighs a ton.

• F) The car goes faster than the speed of light.

• A

• E) I'm feeling on top of the world.

• D) The sun is shining brightly.

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

• I could sleep for a year!

• I could sleep for a decade!

• I could sleep for a month!

• I'm not tired at all!

True or False: Hyperboles are meant to be taken literally.

• Only in poetry

• False

• True

• Sometimes

Which of the following is an example of a hyperbole? A) The car is blue. B) I'm as old as the hills. C) The dog is barking.

• B

• D

• C

• A

Identify the hyperbole in the sentence: 'I'm so excited, I could jump out of my skin!'

• I'm moderately excited

• I'm slightly excited

• I'm not excited at all

• I could jump out of my skin

What are some other literary devices that are similar to hyperboles?

• metaphors, similes, personification, and irony

• onomatopoeia

• oxymoron

• alliteration