Why use hyperbole?
Hyperbole is used to emphasize a point by overstating it. It sometimes creates imagery (mental pictures) in the reader’s mind. Quiz Yourself 1. Correctly pronounce the word “hyperbole.” 2. Identify the hyperbole in the following statement: I’m so bored because there’s never anything to do in this town. 3. Create your own hyperbolic statement to emphasize how much you like your favorite food.