Hyperbole definition meaning and examples
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Definition of Hyperbole
Hyperbole, derived from a Greek word meaning “over-casting,” is a figure of speech that involves an exaggeration of ideas for the sake of emphasis.
It is a device that we employ in our day-to-day speech. For instance, when you meet a friend after a long time, you say, “It’s been ages since I last saw you.” You may not have met him for three or four hours, or a day, but the use of the word “ages” exaggerates this statement to add emphasis to your wait. Therefore, a hyperbole is an unreal exaggeration to emphasize the real situation. Some other common Hyperbole examples are given below.
Common Examples of Hyperbole
My grandmother is as old as the hills.Your suitcase weighs a ton!She is as heavy as an elephant!I am dying of shame.I am trying to solve a million issues these days.
It is important not to confuse hyperbole with simile and metaphor. It does make a comparison, like simile and metaphor. Rather, hyperbole has a humorous effect created by an overstatement. Let us see some examples from Classical English literature in which hyperbole was used successfully.
Hyperbole, derived from a Greek word meaning “over-casting,” is a figure of speech that involves an exaggeration of ideas for the sake of emphasis.
It is a device that we employ in our day-to-day speech. For instance, when you meet a friend after a long time, you say, “It’s been ages since I last saw you.” You may not have met him for three or four hours, or a day, but the use of the word “ages” exaggerates this statement to add emphasis to your wait. Therefore, a hyperbole is an unreal exaggeration to emphasize the real situation. Some other common Hyperbole examples are given below.
Common Examples of Hyperbole
My grandmother is as old as the hills.Your suitcase weighs a ton!She is as heavy as an elephant!I am dying of shame.I am trying to solve a million issues these days.
It is important not to confuse hyperbole with simile and metaphor. It does make a comparison, like simile and metaphor. Rather, hyperbole has a humorous effect created by an overstatement. Let us see some examples from Classical English literature in which hyperbole was used successfully.
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A hyperbol is a type of figurative language. Therefore a hyperbol is not meant to be taken literally. A hyperbol is an overstatement that exaggerates a particular condition for emphasis.
Hyperbol is commonly used in writing, but they are also frequently used in everday language...
Ex :- I am dying of laughter...
Hyperbol is commonly used in writing, but they are also frequently used in everday language...
Ex :- I am dying of laughter...
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