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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is a hyperbole?
To compare something with "like" or "as"
To describe an object as a person
An exaggerated sentence that is not meant to be taken literally.
An expression or saying
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which one is a hyperbole?
I am having a really good day!
I could see him hiding from a mile away!
This game will take a long time.
I can't find it anywhere in the house!
- 3. Fill in the Blank
Which part of this hyperbole is an exaggeration?
"I would move mountains for some coffee right now."
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which picture matches the hyperbole?
“ You could have knocked me over with a feather. ”
- 5. Multiple Choice
What is the meaning of this hyperbole?
“ The house cost us an arm and a leg to build. ”
It was really expensive.
It was quick to build.
It cost nothing.
The house had many different parts to build.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Notice what Calvin (the little boy) might be feeling in the first square. Choose the correct hyerbole to fill the underlined space.
It went by faster than the speed of light.
I could move mountains right now.
I could be knocked over by a feather.
I'll believe you when pigs fly.
- 7. Fill in the Blank
Which part of this hyperbole is an exaggeration?
“ I’m drowning in paperwork. ”
- 8. Multiple Choice
Fill in the blank below.
When the dog heard the doorbell ring, he ran over ____________ .
as light as a feather.
so that pigs could fly.
faster than the speed of light.
costing him an arm and a leg.
- 9. Multiple Choice
What is the man staring at the fish on the wall thinking? Choose the correct hyperbole.
The fish swam faster than the speed of light.
I would move mountains for some coffee right now.
“ I slept like a fish last night. ”
I will believe him when pigs fly.
- 10. Multiple Choice
What does this hyperbole mean?
“ Be careful, it’s a jungle out there. ”
There were many animals there.
It was really busy and noisy.
The place was hot and sweaty.
The day was really sunny.
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which hyperbole matches the picture?
It’s raining cats and dogs.
I could smell them from a mile away.
My mom made enough food to feed an army last night.
She’s so sweet you could get a cavity from talking to her.
- 12. Fill in the Blank
What does this hyperbole mean?
“ She’s so sweet you could get a cavity from talking to her. ”
- 13. Multiple Choice
Choose the correct hyperbole that matches the picture.
You could have knocked me over with a feather.
He was so hungry he could eat a horse.
It took forever to find you.
I slept like a rock last night.
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