2.1.4 - Hyperbole

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Provide an example of hyperbole from a conversation you’ve had.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about times when you felt extreme fatigue.

Question 2

Easy

What does hyperbole mean?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the phrase 'I could eat a horse.'

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is hyperbole?

  • Exaggeration
  • Understatement
  • Literal description

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of the most extreme way to express a feeling.

Question 2

True or False: Hyperbole is meant to be taken literally.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall definitions we discussed in class.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Create a short poem that effectively uses hyperbole to convey a strong emotion.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of common exaggerated phrases that represent different feelings.

Question 2

Compare and contrast the use of hyperbole between two different poets of your choice.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how each poet's style influences their use of exaggeration.

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