Practice Hyperbole: Exaggeration for Emphasis - 1.2.6 | Unit 2: Unveiling Poetic Voices: Form, Meaning, and Emotion | IB Grade 10 English
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1.2.6 - Hyperbole: Exaggeration for Emphasis

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does 'I've told you a million times' mean in hyperbolic terms?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the emotional content of repeating something.

Question 2

Easy

Can hyperbole be used in everyday speech?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider common phrases that exaggerate emotion.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is hyperbole?

  • A literal statement
  • An extreme exaggeration
  • A metaphor

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the core idea behind exaggeration.

Question 2

True or False: Hyperbolic statements are always intended to be taken literally.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the definition of hyperbole.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Compose a poem using hyperbole to express a strong emotion about an experience.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Use your imagination to push the boundaries of your feelings.

Question 2

Explain how hyperbole can function differently across various cultures in poetry.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what might be considered funny or serious exaggeration in different cultures.

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