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English Language Arts · Grades 3–4

Hyperbole

noun

An extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or humor.

Example Sentences

"'I've told you a million times' is a hyperbole — it means 'many times.'"

"The comedian's hyperbole made the audience laugh."

Synonyms & Related Terms

exaggerationoverstatement

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