Hyperbole

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Hyperbole

• Is when one exaggerates.
• We use hyperboles all the time when we want to
  impress or stress.

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Take for example

• He never speaks to her.
• Never? That is a very long time.
• Hyperbole means to exaggerate.

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Hyperbole example

• We have a ton of work.
• A ton is a lot of work. A ton is also a
  thousand pounds.

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Hyperbole example

• I ate a thousand pounds of pasta.
• A thousand pounds is also known as a ton, this
  person must be really obese.

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Hyperbole example

• I told you a million times.
• I dont mind repeating myself, but a million
  times? Thats a lot.

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Your Assignment

• Now think of another example of a hyperbole that
  exaggerates a humorous situation.
• Go to http//www.readwritethink.org/materials/comi
  c/ to draw a cartoon and exaggerate a humorous
  situation.

Your Directions

• Go to the 3rd line and type in your name by Who
  is the name of the author or authors?
• Click on the arrow
• Click on 1 panel.
• Complete the hyperbole cartoon using the picture
  icons.
• Type your hyperbole into one of the balloons.
• Type the meaning on your hyperbole for the
  caption.
• Click Finish. Then, print.