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Hyperbole
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hipérbole
a technique used in speech and writing to exaggerate the extent of something
What is "hyperbole"?
Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. It is used to emphasize a point or create a strong impression by overstating something beyond its normal limits. For example, saying "I have told you a million times" is an exaggeration meant to stress the speaker's frustration with repetition. Hyperbole adds emphasis and can make descriptions more vivid or dramatic.
Example
His statement that he 'd slept for a century was a hyperbole to express his exhaustion.
Su afirmación de que había dormido durante un siglo fue una hipérbole para expresar su agotamiento.
When she said she was so hungry she could eat an elephant, it was clear she was using hyperbole.
Cuando dijo que tenía tanta hambre que podía comer un elefante, estaba claro que estaba usando hipérbole.
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