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hyperboles

hyperboles. A review of one aspect of figurative language!. Hyperbole. Definition and Pronunciation. So what is a hyperbole and how can I remember what it means???. In simple terms- A HYPERBOLE is an extreme exaggeration to make a point and probably could never actually happen.

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  1. hyperboles A review of one aspect of figurative language!

  2. Hyperbole • Definition and Pronunciation

  3. So what is a hyperbole and how can I remember what it means??? • In simple terms- A HYPERBOLE is an extreme exaggeration to make a point and probably could never actually happen. • I can remember the meaning of HYPERBOLE in a goofy way. If a person is “hyper” they are demonstrating extreme, crazy behavior. Hyperboles are extreme and crazy sayings.

  4. Let’s look at some examples! • I waited eternity for the bus! • I’m so hungry, I could eat a horse! • It took my sister a million years to get ready! • His brain was the size of an ant! • Her shoes looked like boats! • Hyperboles are a great way to jazz up your writing!

  5. What does it really mean? • You could have knocked me over with a feather! • I will die if he asks me to go with him to the dance! • Her eyes were as wide as saucers!

  6. Quiz yourself! • What does the hyperbole mean- • He’s got a truckload of money! He is very rich or wealthy. He can easily carry his money. His money is heavy.

  7. NICE JOB!

  8. Help me finish these hyperboles! • That test was so hard _______________. • My teacher is so mean ________________. • The boy’s ears are so big _____________. • My principal is so busy _______________. • The town was so small ______________.

  9. Quiz yourself! • Complete the hyperbole with the best choice- • My teacher is so old _____________. she uses a walker. she forgets everything. she lived through the Civil War.

  10. SWEETNESS!

  11. Hyperbole or Not? • I have a million things to do today! • Harold ate a huge sandwich for lunch.

  12. Quiz Yourself! • Click on the hyperbole. These pancakes are the worst! I’m so tired that I could sleep for a year!

  13. Oh yeah!

  14. Hyperboles are often used in poetry! • Please examine the poem “SARAH CYNTHIA SYLVIA STOUT WOULD NOT TAKE THE GARBAGE OUT.” • Turn to someone next to you and read the poem. • Discuss the following- • What is the theme of this poem? • How does Shel Silverstein use hyperbole to get the theme across? • How does hyperbole make this message very clear?

  15. Hyperboles are often used in tall tales! • Examine the selections taken from well-known tall tales. • Read the selections with someone next to you. • Discuss the following- • What are some hyperbole examples used in these tall tales? • Discuss their meaning.

  16. Wrap it UP! • Here is a poem to sum things up

  17. WHOOPSIES! TRY AGAIN!

  18. Uh Oh! Check yourself!

  19. I DON’T THINK SO!

  20. Fix your answer! Hmmmmmm…..

  21. Not exactly!

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