Hyperbole is a type of figurative language that plays with the literal meaning or interpretation of a sentence. If a writer were to use only literal language in writing, some of the interest of and connection to the reader would be lost.
I'm so happy I could fly.
If hyperbole is an exaggeration of the literal meaning, what might this sentence literally be saying?How does using a hyperbole make this sentence more interesting? In other words, what effect does it have?
Think of another hyperbole you might use in place of this one. What is it? How does using that hyperbole differ, in effect, from the one given?
It's raining cats and dogs.
If hyperbole is an exaggeration of the literal meaning, what might this sentence literally be saying?How does using a hyperbole make this sentence more interesting? In other words, what effect does it have?
Think of another hyperbole you might use in place of this one. What is it? How does using that hyperbole differ, in effect, from the one given?
I am so angry I could explode.
If hyperbole is an exaggeration of the literal meaning, what might this sentence literally be saying?How does using a hyperbole make this sentence more interesting? In other words, what effect does it have?
Think of another hyperbole you might use in place of this one. What is it? How does using that hyperbole differ, in effect, from the one given?
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