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English worksheet: Hyperbole Hyperbole

What do the underlined phrases really mean? Can feet kill? Is the desire to see a new movie a symptom of some strange and fatal disease? Obviously, the author has emphasized certain points by means of exaggeration. A much exaggerated statement is called a hyperbole. Hyperboles are attention-getters, but can become clichés if overused.

 Level:intermediate
 Age: 10-17
 Downloads:7

Copyright 01/6/2010  shrtgirl
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