hyperbole from flocabulary
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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.
