Hyperbole Worksheets

What is Hyperbole?

Hyperbole is termed as a kind of a figure of speech, in which the speaker purposely exaggerates any event. It is mostly used to emphasize any statement to make it more creative or humorous. However, keep in mind that hyperbole should not be taken seriously, and the audience should know that. For instance, "I watched this movie for the millionth time.". Even if the person saying it is 90 years old, he would not watch a movie for a millionth time, no matter how frequently he watches it. It's just an exaggeration to tell the audience that the person loved the movie.

A Big Exaggeration

Rewrite each simple sentence so that it expresses the same thought using a hyperbole.

Using It

Write a sentence about each picture.

Writing It Up

Answer the prompt.

Write Sentences

Demonstrate your understanding of this device by writing a sentence to describe each item below.

Where Is It?

Briefly explain its meaning.

Mash It Up

Which word would finish up the sentence.

Yes or No?

Analyze each sentence.

Tall Tales

A tall tale a story that includes things unrealistic or unbelievable events related as though they actually happened.

Rewrites

Where is it used and rewrite a few sentences.

What Do You Know About It?

Put a check mark next to the sentences that are hyperboles.

Describe It

For each word below, think of another word or phrase to describe it, or compare it to, that will over emphasize the quality you want to call attention to. Write your word on the lines. Follow the example.

Humor

Make these sentences very humorous.

Brainstorm

Create four different hyperboles to describe how hot it is outside.

My Understanding

Use each prompt below to write a sentence that uses a hyperbole.

Decoding

Rewrite each sentence in plain language that plainly states the point the language exaggerates.