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Grammar Basics: Hyperboles

Author: Rebecca Oberg

Hyperbole: Definitions, Examples, and Review

This slide show offers definitions, examples, review, and opportunity for further practice of hyperbole in writing. All of the basics of hyperbole are covered, in addition to related terms including "understatement" and "figure of speech."

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Hyperbole and Understatement

This video clip offers the etymology and some basic information and examples regarding hyperbole. The clip also discusses understatement, which is the opposite of hyperbole.

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Hyperbole: Examples in Comedy

This entertaining comedy duo discusses hyperbole in a lighthearted, memorable way.

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