Monday, September 5, 2011

Hyperbole

Stylistic Devices – Hyperbole

deliberate exaggeration

Used sparingly, hyperbole effectively draws the attention to a message that you want to emphasise.

Example:

* I was so hungry, I could eat an elephant.
* I have told you a thousand times.

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Hyperbole

Stylistic Devices – Hyperbole

deliberate exaggeration

Used sparingly, hyperbole effectively draws the attention to a message that you want to emphasise.

Example:

* I was so hungry, I could eat an elephant.
* I have told you a thousand times.