Hyperbole Hunt

What is Hyperbole?

• Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves an exaggeration used for emphasis or effect.
• It is a rhetorical device used to add emphasis, create humor, or evoke strong emotions.

Purpose of Hyperbole in Writing

• The purpose of hyperbole is to create a strong impression, add emphasis, or convey a particular feeling or attitude.
• Hyperbole helps to make a point more memorable, engage the audience, and add emotional resonance to the message.

Example of Hyperbole

• An example of hyperbole is saying "I'm so hungry I could eat a whole elephant!" when you're extremely hungry, but not literally capable of eating an entire elephant.

Hyperbole in Preteens and Marketers

• Preteens often use hyperbole to express strong emotions, such as "This is the best day ever!" or "I'm so bored, I've been waiting forever!"
• Marketers use hyperbole to grab attention, create excitement, and make a product or service seem more appealing, such as "The biggest sale of the year!" or "Lose 20 pounds in just one week!"