hyperbole from flocabulary

simile

a figure of speech that compares two things using "like" or "as." "She entered the room as quietly as a mouse" is an example.

tall tale

a story that tells of events that are exaggerated or unlikely to be true. Classic ones involve the adventures of folk heroes.

hyperbole

exaggeration or overstatement, not meant to be taken literally.

literal

meaning exactly what it says; without metaphor or embellishment.

urgent

needing fast action or attention.

figurative

not meant literally; metaphorical.

emphasize

to give special attention to; to stress.

exaggerate

to say that something is more than it really is; to overstate.

convey

to transmit information or transport something.