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Hyperbole, form of inordinate exaggeration according to which a person or thing is depicted as being better or worse, or larger or smaller, than is actually the case, as in the sentence from an essay by the English writer Thomas Babington Macaulay: "Dr. Johnson drank his tea in oceans."
examples-I died on the first day of school, i was buried underneath my pile of homework, when she landed the earth shook, my neighbor was so loud last night that he woke up the sun, etc.
From The Hunger Games "from the hundreds of kisses I had shared with peeta, this moved something deep I side me making me want more"
a hyperbole is an exaggeration (example: "this will take forever" it won't take forever. Forever being a hyperbole)
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Is hyperbole a figure of speech true or false?
yes, a hyperbole is exaggeration which is in its own form a figure of speech. For example I'm bored to death.
Meaning and example of 7 figure of speech?
simile metaphor hyperbole personification oxymoron irony
As hungry as a horse is which figure of speech?
It is a simile
What figure of speech is this expression and what does it mean 'the beautiful angel'?
Hyperbole
What figure of speech is love conquers all?
An adage.
Is hyperbole a figure of speech true or false?
yes, a hyperbole is exaggeration which is in its own form a figure of speech. For example I'm bored to death.
Meaning and example of 7 figure of speech?
simile metaphor hyperbole personification oxymoron irony
What parts of speech is hyperbole?
Hyperbole is a noun.
How can you make a sentence using hyperbole?
Hyperbole means to exaggerate in the style of a figure of speech.
As hungry as a horse is which figure of speech?
It is a simile
What figure of speech is a thousand and one times?
"A thousand and one times" is an example of hyperbole, which is a figure of speech that involves exaggeration for emphasis or effect. In this case, the phrase is not meant to be taken literally, but rather to emphasize a large or countless number of times. Hyperbole is commonly used in literature, poetry, and everyday language to create vivid imagery or make a point more strongly.
What figure of speech is this expression and what does it mean 'the beautiful angel'?
Hyperbole
What figure of speech is love conquers all?
An adage.
What is figure of speech used The silence is deafening?
Hyperbole
Is the expression tooth and nail a hyperbole?
It is - a figure of speech not to be taken literally
What is a Hyperbole poem?
A figure of speech in which deliberate exaggeration is used. For example- your mum is the best, most amazing, fantastic cook in the whole world.
What type of figure of speech He wore canoes on his feet?
This is an example of a hyperbole. (pronounced high PUHR bowl y) A hyperbole is an extravagant exaggeration. EX: He drug half the lake out with him. -meaning he was sopping wet.
