4.2.1.4 - Hyperbole
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Define hyperbole in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about how it creates strong statements.
Give an example of hyperbole.
💡 Hint: Consider common phrases people say.
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What is hyperbole?
💡 Hint: Consider how statements often go beyond reality.
True or False: Hyperbole is often used in poetry to evoke emotion.
💡 Hint: Think about the emotional tone in exaggerated statements.
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Write a three-stanza poem that incorporates at least five examples of hyperbole. Explain the emotional impact of each hyperbolic statement.
💡 Hint: Think about feelings you want to express exaggeratedly.
Analyze a famous poem that uses hyperbole. Discuss how it enhances the overall theme or emotional experience.
💡 Hint: Focus on language that magnifies emotions within the poem.
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