what is the effect of a hyperbole in a essay??
2006-11-27 12:42:36 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
To hammer home your point with humor and exaggeration: "Mile high ice cream cones." Concluding that you ate a very large portion of ice cream.,
2006-11-27 13:39:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A hyperbole is an extreme exaggeration, so the effect would usually be to make a point or a joke.
2006-11-27 12:45:57 · answer #2 · answered by odandme 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can create a good hyperbole that shows a lot of emphasis, it brings more life to the essay.
2006-11-27 13:10:14 · answer #3 · answered by CSfan20 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exaggeration used for emphasis. Like saying "I could eat a horse" over exaggerates the hunger of someone.
2006-11-27 12:46:26 · answer #4 · answered by Tribomb 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Controlled ... hilarious. Uncontrolled ... people will think you've skipped medication time or overdid it.
2006-11-27 12:44:14 · answer #5 · answered by vanamont7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋