give two examples of hyperbole from the poem uncle alfred's long jump by Garrett Owen
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Answer:
Two examples of Hyperbole from the poem, 'Uncle Alfred's long jump' could be given as - "A girl, a girl did that" and "And launched himself into a fifty yard run-up".
Explanation:
Hyperbole is a figure of speech in which the verse of the poem is exaggerated than what would have been in the reality. In these sentences, we can see that 'a girl, a girl' and '50 yard long jump' is exaggerated.
The hyperbole is used in casual language as intensifier. It is usually used to refer distress, excitement, and other emotions.
Answer:
1st hyperbole :His honour and manhood at stake .
2nd hyperbole :A girl , a girl did that .
Explanation:
1st :The poet exaggerates the situation , showing that uncle could take small issue very seriously .
2nd :The poet exaggerates that just a girl could do such a big thing .