Basic Details
Word: Hyperbole
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: An exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally.
Synonyms: Exaggeration, overstatement
Antonyms: Understatement, minimisation
Idioms and Phrases
- Beyond all hyperbole: Used to indicate that something cannot be exaggerated further. Example: "The beauty of the sunset was beyond all hyperbole; it took my breath away."
- In a fit of hyperbole: When someone is speaking very exaggeratedly due to strong emotions. Example: "In a fit of hyperbole, she claimed she could run a marathon in five minutes!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: When he said he was as hungry as a horse, it was just a hyperbole to express how much he wanted to eat.
Example 2: The comedian's jokes often use hyperbole, making everyday situations sound ridiculously funny.
Example 3: Saying she had a million things to do in one day was a hyperbole; she really just had a few tasks on her list.
Fun Fact
Did you know that hyperbole is often used in poetry and literature to add humour or emphasize a point? Writers and speakers use it creatively to engage their audience and make their messages memorable!
Famous Quote
"I have told you a million times not to exaggerate." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "hyperbole" mean?
a) A factual statement
b) An exaggerated statement
c) A type of animal
d) A scientific term
Answer: b) An exaggerated statement
2. Which of these is a synonym of "hyperbole"?
a) Truth
b) Exaggeration
c) Simplicity
d) Certainty
Answer: b) Exaggeration
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "hyperbole"?
a) Understatement
b) Emphasis
c) Amplification
d) Expansion
Answer: a) Understatement
4. Which sentence uses "hyperbole" correctly?
a) The hyperbole of the meal was delicious.
b) Saying he could eat an entire elephant was an obvious hyperbole.
c) The hyperbole was very serious.
d) She used hyperbole to calculate the score.
Answer: b) Saying he could eat an entire elephant was an obvious hyperbole.
5. Which idiom means similar to using hyperbole?
a) Under the weather
b) Bite the bullet
c) In a fit of hyperbole
d) All bark and no bite
Answer: c) In a fit of hyperbole
