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Definition Hyperbole

(hahy-pur-buh-lee)A deliberate exaggeration used for effect.

Unsophisticated Version

An on purpose stretch of the truth!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OriginGreek and Latin

(hy-per): meaning over (bole): meaning throw

this word means over throwing the truth.

Exampleshttp://animoto.com/play/avd1QOFYq1OGJaMBkRav1g

Fill in the Blank My room looks like a(n) _______________!

I’m so ______ I could _________!

She’s prettier than a(n) _________!

He’s uglier than ______________! He’s bigger than a(n) ____________ !

Answer Key…………… My room looks like a(n) tornadoe hit it!

I’m so hungry I could eat a horse!

She’s prettier than a(n) super model!

He’s uglier than Medusa! He’s bigger than a(n) elephant!

Conclusion… Game! A hyperbole is an __________ that _________ the

truth! Its orgin is _____ and _______! In the origin

______ means over and bole means________!

Answer sheet (don’t cheat!)A hyperbole is an over exaggeration that

stretches the truth! Its origin is greek and latin In the origins

hyper means over and bole means throw!

Citations

http://www.flickr.com/photos/naturesdawn/4441404620/lightbox/ http://animoto.com/play/avd1QOFYq1OGJaMBkRav1g http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.jetset2010.com/imgs/private-jets.jpg&imgrefurl=http:///images%3Fq%3Dimages%2Bof%2Bjets%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Dactive%26sa%3DX%26biw%3D1366%26bih%3D581%26tbs%3Disch:1&um=1&itbs=1&iact=rc&dur=478&oei=seF3TYD_OtG60QGewKCpBw&page=1&ndsp=21&ved=1t:429,r:4,s:0&tx=50&ty=80

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