What is Hyperbole?
Grade 12th Grade · ELA · 45 min· Standard
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can analyze the use of hyperbole in literature and its effect on meaning.
Warm-Up Video
Khan Academy · 5:58
Figurative language | Reading | Khan Academy
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Figurative language says one thing but means another.
- 2
A simile is a comparison between two things that uses the words like or as.
- 3
Hyperbole is a type of figurative language that uses exaggeration to express emphasis and importance.
Practice Questions
10 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Give an example of a hyperbole you might use to describe how long it takes you to complete your homework, and explain what effect this exaggeration has on the meaning you are trying to convey.”
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