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What is hyperbole?
Hyperbole is a form of figurative language in which the writer uses exaggeration in order make a point.
Example without hyperbole:
Example with hyperbole.
Of course, skin doesn't really melt from the sun, but by using exaggeration, the writer gives a more descriptive picture of how hot it really was.
Here's another example:
So, you can see that neither of these things could actually happen, but they serve the purpose of giving a more detailed description of an event, person, or thing. Please watch this How To Write A Hyperbole Tutorial if you would like more examples.
Example without hyperbole:
It was really hot today.
Example with hyperbole.
It was so hot today that my skin almost melted off.
Of course, skin doesn't really melt from the sun, but by using exaggeration, the writer gives a more descriptive picture of how hot it really was.
Here's another example:
He was so angry that steam came out of his ears.
The dog was so thirsty that he could have drained the lake. So, you can see that neither of these things could actually happen, but they serve the purpose of giving a more detailed description of an event, person, or thing. Please watch this How To Write A Hyperbole Tutorial if you would like more examples.
- Sastraswati
MAHARANI KHANSA - 120221414982 [ Order of Important ] Do you know about the fresh event in The Faculty of Letters State University of Malang ? There will be ?Sastraswati?. There are three important points...
- Sastraswati Poster
Have you ever seen a poster that made you stuck perfectly just to read the whole? I have found such a very attractive poster on the announcement board in my faculty. I have thought how it could be so interesting....
- How To Learn 'present Simple' Through Your Breakfast
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- Figurative Language - Hyperbole
This explains what a hyperbole is and how to use in writing. ...
- What Is A Simile?
In rare form, I have decided to use text to describe how to write. Please check out my video tutorial How To Write Similes also. What is a Simile? A simile is a form of descriptive writing in which the writer compares two unlike things using the...