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Hyperbole
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10.09
Hyperbole
Hyperbole,
derived from a Greek word meaning “over-casting” is a figure of speech, which
involves an exaggeration
of ideas for the sake of emphasis.
It
is a device that we employ in our day-to-day speech. For instance, when you
meet a friend after a long time, you say, “Ages have passed since I last saw
you”. You may not have met him for three or four hours or a day, but the use of
the word “ages” exaggerates this statement to add emphasis to your wait. Therefore, a hyperbole is an unreal
exaggeration to emphasize the real situation. Some other common Hyperbole
examples are given below.
Common
Examples of Hyperbole :
Ø
My grandmother is as old as the
hills.
Ø
Your suitcase weighs a ton!
Ø
She is as heavy as an elephant!
Ø
I am dying of shame.
Ø
I am trying to solve a million
issues these days.
It
is important not to confuse hyperbole with simile and metaphor. It does make a
comparison but unlike simile and metaphor, hyperbole has a humorous effect
created by an overstatement.
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