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Hyperboly

Definition:

A figure of speech that involves the use of exaggeration for emphasis or dramatic effect, often used in literature and rhetoric.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

1. A rhetorical device using exaggeration for emphasis.

Usages:

Popular:

The use of hyperboly in advertising is common for adding impact to marketing slogans.

Local:

In casual conversations, individuals often employ hyperboly to make their point more vividly.

Examples:

Popular Usage:

1. "This product will change your life forever!"
2. "It's the best pizza in the entire universe!"

Local Usage:

1. "I've told you a million times to clean your room!"
2. "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!"

Related Products (Amazon):

• Books on Figure of Speech
• Literature Books
• Rhetoric Books