Word of the day
hyperbole
1. exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally
“he vowed revenge with oaths and hyperboles”
noun
/haɪˈpərbəli/
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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase
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"The comedian's jokes were filled with hyperbole, making his _____ stories unforgettable."
Select three words related to hyperbole
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- fact
- reality
- overplaying
- truth
- overkill
- excess
Choose the phrase that uses hyperbole correctly
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Find a word related to hyperbole
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