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Hyperbole<br />
Hyperbole is a figure <strong>of</strong> speech <strong>of</strong>ten using exaggeration <strong>and</strong> humour to emphasise<br />
meaning. It is not meant to be taken literally.<br />
For example: The lake was so deep it extended to the Earth’s core.<br />
The house was so untidy that even rampaging burglars refused to enter.<br />
1. (a) Read the poem.<br />
(b) Underline the examples <strong>of</strong> hyperbole in the text.<br />
A winter day<br />
The day was so cold.<br />
The blood in my veins began to freeze.<br />
As the howling wind made wings <strong>of</strong> my open jacket,<br />
I rose three metres above the ground.<br />
The rain pierced my skin as each drop was delivered,<br />
As if by the knife thrower at a country fair.<br />
(c) Translate the poem into a piece <strong>of</strong> simple narrative using appropriate adjectives to convey the message.<br />
2. (a) Write examples <strong>of</strong> hyperbole that could be used to convince a sports coach why a friend should or should<br />
not be chosen for a first team.<br />
Should be chosen<br />
e.g. She can kick the ball so accurately, she can hit<br />
the centre <strong>of</strong> a dartboard from 100 metres.<br />
Should not be chosen<br />
e.g. He kicks so badly even his own team dives for<br />
cover.<br />
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(b) Add your hyperbole to those written by a partner about the same person <strong>and</strong> write a final description <strong>of</strong><br />
why your friend should be chosen for the team.<br />
(c) Read your description to the class.<br />
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