Hyperboles

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Hyperboles

• By Carolyn

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The Pronunciation

• The correct pronunciation is
• High-purr-bo-lee
  

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What is a hyperbole?

• A Hyperbole is an over exaggerated phrase. It can
  end with a ., !, or a ?. Such as
• Megs bunny ate a hundred pounds of spinach
  today.
• Were there a billion people at the parade?
• Grandma told you a million times not to jump on
  her bed!

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Hyperbole practice

• Directions Which is the hyperbole?
• 1.
• A. Why is there so much commotion?
• B. I could eat a horse, Im so hungry!
• C. I am very tired.
• 2.
• A. He must be a bazillion years old.
• B. Time flies when youre having fun.
• C. I am going home now.

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MoreHyperbole Practice

• 3.
• A. Why am I going to the store with you?
• B. It is1000 degrees out here!!!
• C. Hi, what is your name?
• 4.
• A. May I go to the water fountain?
• B. Is he really that good at magic tricks?
• C. I have been friends with her since before we
  were born!
• 5.
• A. Thats my favorite book, too!
• B. May I sneeze now?
• C. Weve been standing in this line for months!

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Answers to practice

• B
• A
• B
• C
• C
• How did you do?!?!?!

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The standard joke of hyperboles

• I told you a million times, dont exaggerate!!!
• I used http//fotosearch.com and
  http//www.wikianswers.com

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THE END