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    The document provides examples of sentences and identifies whether they contain hyperbole. It explains that hyperbole is an exaggeration used to create emphasis or effect. The document then lists 10 sentences and identifies whether each sentence is an example of hyperbole or not. It finds that sentences 1, 2, 4, 6, and 9 contain hyperbole through the use of exaggeration, while sentences 3, 5, 7, 8, and 10 do not contain exaggeration and thus are not examples of hyperbole.

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    The document provides examples of sentences and identifies whether they contain hyperbole. It explains that hyperbole is an exaggeration used to create emphasis or effect. The document then lists 10 sentences and identifies whether each sentence is an example of hyperbole or not. It finds that sentences 1, 2, 4, 6, and 9 contain hyperbole through the use of exaggeration, while sentences 3, 5, 7, 8, and 10 do not contain exaggeration and thus are not examples of hyperbole.

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    The document provides examples of sentences and identifies whether they contain hyperbole. It explains that hyperbole is an exaggeration used to create emphasis or effect. The document then lists 10 sentences and identifies whether each sentence is an example of hyperbole or not. It finds that sentences 1, 2, 4, 6, and 9 contain hyperbole through the use of exaggeration, while sentences 3, 5, 7, 8, and 10 do not contain exaggeration and thus are not examples of hyperbole.

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    Hyperbole

    Read each sentence and identify if it contains a hyperbole. Write


    “hyperbole” if it does and “no hyperbole” if it doesn’t.

    Example: The store sells mile-high ice-cream cones. Hyperbole

    1) Victoria’s dad has tons of money.

    2) Jesse Owens was faster than the wind.

    3) Mildred is one of the smartest students in our school.

    4) Kevin has the most sonorous voice ever.

    5) The food was great, so I ate a lot.

    6) A million things stormed Ramona’s mind.

    7) Hundreds of people flocked to the match.

    8) The zoo was unusually crowded on the weekend.

    9) We have been living here for ages.

    10) Joyce used vibrant colors in the painting.

    Teaching Resources @ www.tutoringhour.com


    Hyperbole Answer Key

    Read each sentence and identify if it contains a hyperbole. Write


    “hyperbole” if it does and “no hyperbole” if it doesn’t.

    Example: The store sells mile-high ice-cream cones. Hyperbole

    1) Victoria’s dad has tons of money. Hyperbole

    2) Jesse Owens was faster than the wind. Hyperbole

    3) Mildred is one of the smartest students in our school. No hyperbole

    4) Kevin has the most sonorous voice ever. Hyperbole

    5) The food was great, so I ate a lot. No hyperbole

    6) A million things stormed Ramona’s mind. Hyperbole

    7) Hundreds of people flocked to the match. No hyperbole

    8) The zoo was unusually crowded on the weekend. No hyperbole

    9) We have been living here for ages. Hyperbole

    10) Joyce used vibrant colors in the painting. No hyperbole

    Teaching Resources @ www.tutoringhour.com

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