Hyperbole

What is a hyperbole? Hyperbole is the use of extreme exaggeration for the purpose of emphasis or heightened effect.

Why use hyperbole? It is usually meant to be humorous or funny. It adds interest to a story! “I’m so hungry I could eat a horse!” is much more interesting and descriptive than “I’m hungry.”

What is a hyperbole? Let’s look for the extreme exaggerations together! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUzScx6_lWg

Check out the pictures. Can you think of a hyperbole Check out the pictures. Can you think of a hyperbole? Is it similar to my hyperbole?

I’m so hungry I could eat a horse! Hyperbole #1 I’m so hungry I could eat a horse!

The basketball player is ten feet tall. Hyperbole #2 The basketball player is ten feet tall.

I’m so tired I could sleep for a year. Hyperbole #3 I’m so tired I could sleep for a year.

I wrote a billion hyperboles today! Thumbs up/Thumbs down – is this hyperbole? I wrote a billion hyperboles today!

That soup is so hot it’s steaming! Hyperbole Thumbs up/Thumbs down – is this hyperbole? That soup is so hot it’s steaming!

My dad can lift four tons! Hyperbole Thumbs up/Thumbs down – is this hyperbole? My dad can lift four tons!

Mutumbo is the tallest man I’ve ever met! Hyperbole Thumbs up/Thumbs down – is this hyperbole? Mutumbo is the tallest man I’ve ever met!

This is the best lesson in the entire world! Hyperbole Thumbs up/Thumbs down – is this hyperbole? This is the best lesson in the entire world!

This weekend is going to be so much fun! Hyperbole Thumbs up/Thumbs down – is this hyperbole? This weekend is going to be so much fun!

Let’s change some sentences! The music was loud. The garden is pretty. The tired man snored loudly. I ate so much lunch and am really full.

Practice! “What is Hyperbole?” Partner practice – complete both pages with your elbow partner. Raise your hand when you’re done! Reader’s NB Practice – complete and glue to p.47