Hyperbole flashcard sets

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hyperbole definitions
# Definition Sets
1exaggeration322 sets
2extreme exaggeration196 sets
3extravagant exaggeration177 sets
4an exaggeration131 sets
5an extreme exaggeration88 sets
6a figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion, make a point, or evoke humor72 sets
7overstatement70 sets
8obvious exaggeration61 sets
9a figure of speech in which exaggeration is used for emphasis or effect50 sets
10exaggeration for effect48 sets
11extreme exaggeration for effect and not meant to be taken literally43 sets
12obvious and intentional exaggeration41 sets
13exaggeration or overstatement38 sets
14exaggeration; overstatement36 sets
15extravagant exaggeration of statement36 sets
16obvious and intentional exaggeration.32 sets
17purposeful exaggeration for effect31 sets
18an exaggerated statement, often used as a figure of speech31 sets
19exaggeration, overstatement28 sets
20grossly exaggerated speech27 sets
21exageration26 sets
22an exaggeration for effect24 sets
23exaggeration for the purpose of emphasis21 sets
24a figure of speech using deliberate exaggeration or overstatement21 sets
25a deliberate exaggeration or overstatement20 sets
26exaggeration for emphasis18 sets
27an intentional exaggeration18 sets
28exaggeration or overstatement.16 sets
29deliberate exaggeration16 sets
30wild exaggeration16 sets
31exaggeration or deliberate overstatement16 sets
32a figure of speech that uses an incredible exaggeration, or overstatement for effect.15 sets
33excessive exaggeration15 sets
34a figure of speech in which exaggeration is used to achieve emphasis15 sets
35a deliberate exaggeration15 sets
36an exaggerated statement15 sets
37an exaggeration or overstatement15 sets
38obviously extravagant statement or assertion14 sets
39exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally14 sets
40intentional exaggeration13 sets