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What is hyperbole?

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What does hyperbole mean and how do we use it? This Flocabulary video gives us a definition and a path to learning the power of hyperbole.

Hyperbole is used often in advertising and in supermarket tabloid magazines. Think about an example of hyperbole that you've seen. Explain what your example is, why it is considered hyperbole, and what you think the purpose of the hyperbole is?

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