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Hyperbole in Action

This stuff is used motor oil compared to the coffee you make, my love. Where is the Hyperbole? The coffee may not taste good, but the description of it as tasting like “ motor oil ” is an exaggeration. The hyperbole is effective because it powerfully compares one coffee drink with another.

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Hyperbole in Action

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  1. This stuff is used motor oil compared to the coffee you make, my love. Where is the Hyperbole? The coffee may not taste good, but the description of it as tasting like “motor oil” is an exaggeration. The hyperbole is effective because it powerfully compares one coffee drink with another. Hyperbole in Action

  2. Hyperbole in Action • Example: There are a thousand reasons why more research is needed on solar energy. • Where is the Hyperbole? • They may be many reasons for research of solar energy, but the description of a “thousand reasons” is an exaggeration • The hyperbole is effective because it powerfully emphasizes the importance of studying solar energy.

  3. Hyperbole in Action • Example: There are a thousand reasons why more research is needed on solar energy. • Where is the Hyperbole? • They may be many reasons for research of solar energy, but the description of a “thousand reasons” is an exaggeration • The hyperbole is effective because it powerfully emphasizes the importance of studying solar energy.

  4. Hyperbole in ACTION

  5. Using Hyperbole: He ran quicker than a bullet. Literal Translation: He ran quickly. Hyperbole vs. Literal

  6. Uses of Hyperbole, Continued Attention getter Emphasize a single point very enthusiastically Compare and contrast Counteract or contrast with understatement Uses of Hyperbole The whole world was staring at me.

  7. Using Hyperbole: The path went on forever. Literal Translation: The path was very long. Hyperbole vs. Literal

  8. Uses of Hyperbole If used correctly hyperbole is an attention getter and interest grabber In writing hyperbole should be used for effect much like an exclamation point Uses of Hyperbole Her smile was a mile wide.

  9. Hyperbole Deliberately exaggerating for emphasis or effect. Most commonly used when you feel something is being blown out of proportion: “I think that statement is a bit of hyperbole.” Hyperbole should never be taken literally. Hyperbole I waited in line for centuries.

  10. Using Hyperbole: These books weigh a ton. Literal Translation: These books are heavy. Hyperbole vs. Literal

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