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Title: Hyperboles


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Hyperboles
  • By Carolyn

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

Click here to hear pronunciation
3
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!

4
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
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