2007-02-19 13:15:55 · 6 answers · asked by ♥Ѧƨԋʅɛץ ïи ωѳиԃԑᴙʅαиԃ♥ 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Oops. I meant hyperbole.
2007-02-20 11:18:13 · update #1
The word is "hyperbole," and it means "extravagant exaggeration."
2007-02-19 13:25:09 · answer #1 · answered by legaleagle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean hyperbole? If so, it is a noun meaning an obvious exaggeration for effect that is not intended to be taken literally.
Another similar word is hyperbola, which is a curve consisting of two distinct and similar branches formed by the intersection of a plane with a right circular cone when the plane makes a greater angle with the base than does the generator of the cone.
2007-02-19 21:28:15 · answer #2 · answered by Lillian L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you mean hyperbole, it is a way, in writing, to over-exaggerate a feature or emphasize something. For example, "He is as big as an ox." Here, the hyperbole implies that the guy is big, not that he is literally the same size of an ox.
2007-02-19 21:25:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean "hyperbole" maybe? That word (hyperbole) should be in your dictionary. God Bless you.
2007-02-19 21:23:45 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Hyperbole is a figure of speech which is an exaggeration. Persons often use expressions such as "I nearly died laughing," "I was hopping mad," and "I tried a thousand times." Such statements are not literally true, but people make them to sound impressive or to emphasize something, such as a feeling, effort, or reaction. " Hope this helps.
2007-02-19 21:26:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
do you mean hyperbole?
2007-02-19 21:24:52 · answer #6 · answered by franklyn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋