Hyperbole

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

• The sun is a big ball of fire.

• I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.

• The cat is sleeping on the mat.

• The tree is tall.

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What is hyperbole?

• A type of food.

• An extreme exaggeration used for effect.

• A type of animal.

• A mathematical equation.

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Which sentence contains hyperbole?

• The book is on the table.

• She runs faster than the wind.

• The sky is blue.

• The dog barked loudly.

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Identify the hyperbole in this sentence: "I've told you a million times!"

• A million times.

• I've told you.

• You a million.

• Times.

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Which of these is NOT an example of hyperbole?

• The ice cream was so cold it froze my brain.

• The mountain is very high.

• He cried a river of tears.

• She has a ton of homework.

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Choose the hyperbole from the following options:

• The stars are twinkling.

• The cake is sweet.

• I'm drowning in paperwork.

• The grass is green.

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Which sentence is an example of hyperbole?

• The flowers are blooming.

• The car is red.

• He is as strong as an ox.

• The water is wet.

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What is the purpose of using hyperbole in writing?

• To provide factual information.

• To create a realistic image.

• To add humor or emphasis.

• To confuse the reader.

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Which of the following is a hyperbole?

• The clock is ticking.

• The room is silent.

• I'm so tired I could sleep for a year.

• The apple is red.

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Identify the hyperbole in this sentence: "Her smile was a mile wide."

• Her smile.

• Was a mile.

• A mile wide.

• Her smile was.

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