Where can I find an example of hyperbole?

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn more Hyperbole, from a Greek word meaning “excess,” is a figure of speech that uses extreme exaggeration to make a point or show emphasis. It is the opposite of understatement. You can find examples of hyperbole in literature and everyday speech.

Who was the first person to use the word hyperbole?

In the 5th century B.C. there was a rabble-rousing Athenian, a politician named Hyperbolus, who often made exaggerated promises and claims that whipped people into a frenzy. But even though it sounds appropriate, Hyperbolus’ name did not play a role in the development of the modern English word hyperbole.

Which is more extreme an overstatement or a hyperbole?

An overstatement is an exaggeration or a statement in excess of what most would consider reasonable. A hyperbole is also an exaggeration, yet it is often more extreme than an overstatement and its intended effect is as a literary or rhetorical device.

Can a simile be used as a hyperbole?

The answer is “no.” Hyperbole is a part of everyday speech and differs from similes and metaphors. A simile always uses the words “like” or “as” to draw a comparison between two subjects; “he is as evil as the devil.”

Which is the best example of hyperbole in advertising?

Examples of hyperboles in advertising include: Adds amazing luster for infinite, mirror-like shine (Brilliant Brunette shampoo) It doesn’t get better than this. (Oscar Meyer) The best a man can get (Gillette) Mints so strong they come in a metal box (Altoids)

What’s the difference between exaggeration and hyperbole?

Exaggeration means overstating a description of an event, e.g. I drove 75 miles per hour (when you really drove 65 mph). Whereas, a hyperbolic approach might have the storyteller say that he drove faster than a speeding bullet.