Question 1

What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally

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A statement that is meant to be taken exactly as it is said

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A statement that means the opposite of what it appears to mean

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A statement that is only true in certain situations

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

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I have told you a million times to clean your room!

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I am so tired I could sleep for a week

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I am starving, I haven't eaten in hours

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I will not go to bed until I finish this book

Question 3

What is the purpose of hyperbole in writing?

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To add emphasis and create a more vivid image

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To confuse the reader with unnecessary language

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To make the writer sound more intelligent

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To avoid using straightforward language

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT an example of hyperbole?

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The cat is black

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I am so hungry I could eat a horse

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The sun is as hot as the surface of the sun

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I have a million things to do today

Question 5

What is the difference between hyperbole and exaggeration?

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There is no difference, they mean the same thing

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Hyperbole is intentional, while exaggeration is accidental

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Exaggeration is intentional, while hyperbole is accidental

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole in a song?

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I will always love you

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I like pizza

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The sky is blue

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I am a rockstar

Question 7

What is the effect of using hyperbole in writing?

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To make the writing more interesting and engaging

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To make the writing seem more serious and academic

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To make the writing seem less believable

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To confuse the reader and make them lose interest

Question 8

What is the origin of the word hyperbole?

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Greek

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English

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Latin

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French

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole in a movie?

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To infinity and beyond!

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The car exploded

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I don't like that guy

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The sun is shining

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a synonym for hyperbole?

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Understatement

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Overstatement

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Magnification

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Exaggeration

Question 11

What is the difference between hyperbole and exaggeration?

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There is no difference, they mean the same thing

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Exaggeration is intentional, while hyperbole is accidental

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Hyperbole is intentional, while exaggeration is accidental

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Hyperbole is a literary device, while exaggeration is not

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