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What is hyperbole?
What is hyperbole?
- A figure of speech that exaggerates for effect (correct)
- A university in the US
- A type of pizza
- A character from a folk tale
What is the purpose of hyperbole in writing?
What is the purpose of hyperbole in writing?
- To provide factual information
- To convey literal meanings
- To emphasize the stature and size of characters (correct)
- To confuse the reader
What is an example of hyperbole in the text?
What is an example of hyperbole in the text?
- Johnny Appleseed walked barefoot a lot
- The truth never bothers hyperbole
- Words have a literal meaning when they mean exactly what they say
- The big blue ox could eat all the feet one crew could tote to camp in a day (correct)
How do preteens use hyperbole?
How do preteens use hyperbole?
Why do marketers use hyperbole?
Why do marketers use hyperbole?
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What is hyperbole?
What is hyperbole?
A figure of speech that uses exaggeration for emphasis or effect.
Purpose of hyperbole in writing?
Purpose of hyperbole in writing?
To emphasize the size or importance of characters or events.
Example of hyperbole in the text?
Example of hyperbole in the text?
The big blue ox could eat all the feet one crew could tote to camp in a day.
How do preteens use hyperbole?
How do preteens use hyperbole?
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Why do marketers use hyperbole?
Why do marketers use hyperbole?
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Study Notes
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!"
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