2. A review of one aspect of figurative language!

3.  Definition and Pronunciation Definition and Pronunciation

4.  In simple terms- A HYPERBOLE is an extreme exaggeration to make a point and probably could never actually happen.  I can remember the meaning of HYPERBOLE in a goofy way. If a person is “hyper” they are demonstrating extreme, crazy behavior. Hyperboles are extreme and crazy sayings.

5.  I waited eternity for the bus!  I’m so hungry, I could eat a horse!  It took my sister a million years to get ready!  His brain was the size of an ant!  Her shoes looked like boats!  Hyperboles are a great way to jazz up your writing!

6.  You could have knocked me over with a feather!  I will die if he asks me to go with him to the dance!  Her eyes were as wide as saucers!

7.  What does the hyperbole mean-  He’s got a truckload of money! He is very rich or wealthy. He can easily carry his money. His money is heavy.

9.  That test was so hard _______________.  My teacher is so mean ________________.  The boy’s ears are so big _____________.  My principal is so busy _______________.  The town was so small ______________.

10.  Complete the hyperbole with the best choice-  My teacher is so old _____________. she uses a walker. she forgets everything. she lived through the Civil War.

12.  I have a million things to do today!  Harold ate a huge sandwich for lunch.

13.  Click on the hyperbole. These pancakes are the worst! I’m so tired that I could sleep for a year!

15.  Please examine the poem “SARAH CYNTHIA SYLVIA STOUT WOULD NOT TAKE THE GARBAGE OUT.”  Turn to someone next to you and read the poem.  Discuss the following- What is the theme of this poem? How does Shel Silverstein use hyperbole to get the theme across? How does hyperbole make this message very clear?

16.  Examine the selections taken from well- known tall tales.  Read the selections with someone next to you.  Discuss the following- What are some hyperbole examples used in these tall tales? Discuss their meaning.

17.  Here is a poem to sum things up poem

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