Hyperbole

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Hyperbole

A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion, make a point or evoke humor.

He has tons of money.

He has a lot of money.

He is older than the hills.

He is really old.

I'm so hungry i could eat a horse.

I'm really hungry.

I've told you a million times not to do that!

I've told you a bunch of times not to do that!

Our school is large enough to have it's own zip code.

Our school is huge.


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