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Figurative Language: Hyperboles. A hyperbole is a figure of speech which is a huge exaggeration. Often used expressions such as: I nearly died laughing I was hopping mad I tried a thousand times
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Figurative Language:Hyperboles A hyperbole is a figure of speech which is a huge exaggeration.
Often used expressions such as: I nearly died laughing I was hopping mad I tried a thousand times These are not literally true, but people use them to sound impressive or to emphasize something, such as a feeling, effort, or reaction. Hyperboles are common in everyday language and in poetry. Hyperbole=Huge exaggeration http://volweb.utk.edu/school/bedford/harrisms/hyperbole.htm
