Hyperbole Quiz

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole in literature?

• I've told you a trillion times.

• I've told you a billion times.

• I've told you a gazillion times.

• I've told you a million times.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

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

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How can hyperbole be used in writing?

• To create emphasis or exaggeration for rhetorical effect.

• To create a sense of ambiguity or uncertainty in the writing.

• To provide factual information without any embellishment.

• To downplay the importance of a statement.

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Which of the following is an example of hyperbole in advertising?

• This product is just okay.

• This product will change your life forever!

• This product won't really change anything.

• This product might make a small difference in your life.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

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

• I could sleep for a year!

• I'm not tired at all!

• I could sleep for a month!

• I could sleep for a decade!

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What is the purpose of using hyperbole in everyday language?

• To exaggerate or emphasize a point for effect or humor.

• To downplay the importance of a point

• To provide accurate information

• To confuse the listener

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Which of the following is an example of hyperbole in literature?

• I've told you a trillion times.

• I've told you a million times.

• I've told you a billion times.

• I've told you a gazillion times.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Identify the hyperbole in the sentence: 'I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse!'

• I could eat a whole buffet

• I could eat a cow

• I could eat a horse

• I'm not hungry at all

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How can hyperbole be used in writing?

• To create a sense of ambiguity or uncertainty in the writing.

• To create emphasis or exaggeration for rhetorical effect.

• To downplay the importance of a statement.

• To provide factual information without any embellishment.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole in advertising?

• This product might make a small difference in your life.

• This product is just okay.

• This product is not the worst thing in the world.

• This product will change your life forever!

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A