Hyperbole examples

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We use words every day to describe places, people, or situations, and although we use various different words and phrases to convey our meanings, there is nothing quite so descriptive or imaginative as figurative language.

HYPERBOLE example: I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!

A hyperbole is used regularly in both, written and oral communication. When we want to emphasize on something, we use a hyperbole. A hyperbole, as a figure of speech, or as a rhetorical device, is used in literature (poetry and prose) to emphasize on something. This emphasis is achieved by the use of extreme exaggeration.

What is the meaning of figurative language, and how is it different from literal? Learn the types, definitions, and examples in a fun lesson.

BASIC (Grade 11): Use this definition and example to introduce readers to "hyperbole" before reading "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud."

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Hyperbole is a figure of speech that is used to create a dramatic or exaggerated effect. It is often used in literature, poetry, and everyday speech to add emphasis to a statement or to make a point. Hyperbole is a powerful tool that can be used to evoke strong emotions in the listener or reader, ... Read more