

Hyperbole
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English
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4th - 5th Grade
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Britta Bergacs
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All about Hyperbole
Hyperbole is a type of figurative language.

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Hyperbole
An exaggeration. Not to be taken literally (not to be taken word for word). Authors use hyperbole to make writing more interesting and to emphasize certain features or events.
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Example
"This math problem is impossible," Sam said. "How am I supposed to
solve 24 x 7?"
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Is it really impossible though? Or is the student exaggerating?
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Poll
The student is just exaggerating.
Yes
No
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Pat waited in the car forever.
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Multiple Choice
Pat waited in the car forever.
Pat sat in the car for her entire life.
Pat waited in the car a long time.
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Anisa's cat kept her awake all night long.
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Multiple Choice
Anisa's cat kept her awake all night long.
Anisa's cat kept her awake the entire night.
Anisa's cat kept her awake for a while.
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Mom is going to punish me forever for ruining her new towels.
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Multiple Choice
Mom is going to punish me forever for ruining her new towels.
Mom will ground me for at least six months.
Mom will not be happy.
Mom will be happy.
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You had better put on gloves, or your fingers will freeze off.
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Multiple Choice
You had better put on gloves, or your fingers will freeze off.
Your hands will be hot.
Your fingers will freeze and fall off.
Your fingers will be really cold.
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I am so hungry I could eat a horse.
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Multiple Choice
I am so hungry I could eat a horse.
I could eat a lot.
I could eat a whole horse.
I am not hungry.
All about Hyperbole
Hyperbole is a type of figurative language.

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